This wine is blend of 82% Merlot, and in a
supporting role 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Zinfandel and the
remaining 6% on specific (other) varietals with maturation in French and
American oak for 14 months, alcohol comes in at 14.4%.
You would think will all these different grapes
that this wine would be complex and interesting, but unfortunately this is not
the case. What we have is a muted bouquet of stewed berries, dirty leather, oak
and spices. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, dry and not that fruity, with
low acidity and fine grained tannins. This Merlot’s finish has a medium length
with flavours dominated by oak characteristics.
Not the kind of Merlot I would usually prefer, which is juicy, plumy,
savoury and easy drinking. This one feels highly manipulated and actually feels
more like a Cabernet. Disappointing, especially at this price, score 85 points.
Part of LCBO
Vintage Essential (330241) at $27.95
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