Van Westen Vineyards V 2013

90POINTS

16^½/20

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRipe and concentrated, as is the Van Westen way, this is a blend of merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot, sourced from four vineyards within two kilometres along the Naramata Bench. Espresso lingers throughout the dense black fruit, with graphite, tobacco, anise, branch and thorns. Ample tannins are well managed and integrated into the fruit, structuring the heft without overpowering, and have just enough grip. A charming raspberry note lingers on the subtly spiced finish. Youthful now, this benefits from a decant and side of beef or lamb, or cellar for a few years for maximum enjoyment.Tasted: 27 February 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:

$35.00

750ml

winery direct, private wine shops

Producer: Van Westen VineyardsDistributors: Winery Direct
Blend: Merlot - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit VerdotCSPC: 24398UPC: 626990120803

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