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15¾/20
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Merlot 2011
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaHere merlot from Black Sage Bench's Diamondback Vineyard is splashed with 9 percent cabernet franc and 2 percent syrah and rests for 18 months in new, 1 and 2 year old French oak before a further 18 months of bottle aging. The result is deep cassis, wild blackberry, thorn and a light smoke nose. The deep palate is full with black smoked plum, cedar, dark chocolate and fine clove spices, ending with a bitter tobacco leaf / espresso note. Tannins are firm, but smoothed over - all that additional aging served this big wine well, and it will continue to meld for another 2-4 years. Pour with rosemary lamb medallions now.Tasted: 14 March 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $29.00 | 750ml | winery direct, vqa wine stores |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 153213UPC: 624802011127
