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15¾/20
Privato Woodward Collection Merlot 2017
British Columbia, CanadaThis single-vineyard merlot comes off the Black Sage Hills in Oliver. Post ferment, it is aged 18 months in French oak, followed by an additional 12 months in the bottle. The style is rich and packed full of sweet ripe black fruits with menthol, coffee, and a savoury undercurrent. Rustic and warm, it persists through a long spicy aftertaste. It is more old-style in weight and power, but it will have its fans. Grilled lamb chops and / or roasted root vegetables would be the perfect match, and it would help tame some of the wild notes.Tasted: 26 April 2020Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $37.99 | 750ml | winery online |