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Kim Crawford Corner 50 Vineyard Small Parcels Merlot Cabernet 2013
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New ZealandPart of Kim Crawford's premier "Small Parcels" tier, this opaque and thick Hawke's Bay merlot is doused with 28 percent cabernet sauvignon. Ample wood is evident from the start, with fourteen months in French and American oak, 31% of which was new. Black cherry and kirsch aromas continue on the full bodied palate, along with bitter black chocolate, mint, dried blackberry and fruitcake. The wood tannins are strident, propping up the ripe, weighted fruit before a black espresso finish. A bit clumsy, best poured with rich short ribs and mashed root vegetables.Tasted: 03 May 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $31.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 788364UPC: 9419227008941
