87POINTS
15¾/20
Mayhem Anarchy Merlot 2021
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAnarchy comes off the Anarchist Mountain Vineyard planted in 1994 by the Mauz family and is predominately merlot with only 2% cabernet franc in the mix. Post ferment, each variety was aged separately in 53% new 47% used French oak for 11 months. The blend is made then, and the wine returns to the barrel for 9 more months. The nose is a fragrant floral affair with roses, cherries, and savoury desert notes. On the palate, savoury, smoky dark plum mixes with black and blue fruits, spice, and bitter dark chocolate. There is not a lot of charm this year. Best with rich lamb of beef dishes.Tasted: 07 November 2023Tasted by: Prices:BC | $39.23 | 750ml | winery online, select private retailers |
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Vagabond Merchants
Grape: MerlotUPC: 626990389491