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Mission Hill S.L.C. Merlottext
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Mission Hill S.L.C. Merlot 2011

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOpen spicy, smoky, black cherry nose with savoury meaty, earthy, coffee aromas with a touch of olive tapenade. The attack is fresh and elegant but somewhat lean with light tannins and more coffee/cedar, black cherry, plum, rooty, vanilla, tobacco flavours. A lighter weight, slightly leaner cooler version this vintage that will further improve over the next five years in bottle. Serve this with roasted meats.The SLC merlot is made from select blocks and rows grown at several Osoyoos estates. Tasted: 29 August 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
QC$40.00750ml 
ON$37.15750ml 
MB$40.00750ml 
BC$40.00750mlwinery direct, private wine shops
AB$40.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 772244UPC: 776545995841