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Mayhem Anarchy Reserve Merlot 2019
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom their Osoyoos estate Anarchist Mountain Vineyard, this blends 92.5% merlot with cabernet franc, with the franc 20% whole bunch. Post ferment, each was aged separately in French oak (50% new) for 18 months until blending in November 2020. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Ripe, round, and soft, this explodes out of the glass with violets, baked plum, fragrant blueberries, and blackberry vanilla jam which carry across the cushy palate. Tannins are pillowy, housing this to an anise-scented soft landing. Like a bear hug, for enjoying now.Tasted: 21 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:BC | $19.13 | 750ml | winery online, select private retailers |
Olivier Brands
Whistler Tree Wines
Grape: MerlotUPC: 626990389491