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Tinhorn Creek 2Bench Oldfield Collection Red 2009
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSmoky, peppery, leather, barnyard, black cherry, cedar, coffee, balsamic, cigar aromas. Round, smooth, fresh palate with light tannins. Balsamic, leather, meaty, peppery, licorice root, cedar, tobacco, coffee, rosemary and cranberry flavours. Finish has some vanilla, menthol and chocolate with some gripp-y tannins to shed. Could use 2-3 years to round out.Tasted: 11 January 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $30.00 | 750ml | winery direct, vqa wine stores |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit VerdotUPC: 624802971230