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16¼/20
Moraine Meritage 2021
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis wine responded well to decanting to help blow off some meaty notes and reveal a restrained Bordeaux-like style of merlot, cabernet franc, and malbec. The palate mixes black cherries and raspberries with a cola and desert sagebrush swirl. The oak is forward but finely integrated, adding toasted spices that work nicely with the fruit. Some substances here in texture and tannins will help this age through 2025. It is fresh and balanced, ensuring it will improve in the bottle. If you open it now, think of beef tacos or meat pizza.Tasted: 04 October 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $42.00 | 750ml | winery direct, VQA stores, private liquor stores |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - MalbecUPC: 626990127741