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CedarCreek Platinum The Last Wordtext
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16½/20

CedarCreek Platinum The Last Word 2014

Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Last Word is the pinnacle red at CedarCreek, made only in the very best years. It is a month-long co-fermentation (on the skins), in concrete, of 26/31/19 cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and malbec, all picked at once. The merlot, 24 percent, is added before it all goes to barrel for 20 months in French oak. This is a rich, dense red, full of black cherry, black raspberry with some noisy baking spices and some youthful dry tannins in a peppery finish. This needs time to lose some of its extracted character although I suspect many more will be attracted now to its boisterous, hedonistic style. Best with grilled meats.Tasted: 29 March 2018Tasted by: Prices:
BC$77.99750mlwinery direct, VQA shops
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - MalbecCSPC: 752147UPC: 778913800221