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Monday, October 8, 2012

Henry of Pelham Reserve Cabernet/Merlot 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada




From the very good 2007 vintage in Ontario, this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot; aging took place in French and American oak barrels (40% new) for 18 months.

This wine opened up with aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, cracked pepper, vanilla, savoury and herbal notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, dried herb flavours, spicy with fine texture, fresh acidity and silky tannins. Medium length on the finish, dry with savoury notes and tobacco flavours. I truly enjoyed the moderate alcohol at 13.5%, very well balance and enjoyable, savoury style red blend. Score 90 points.

Purchased September 3, 2011 LCBO New Release (395855) at $24.95

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