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Smoke And Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2013 Wine Review

Smoke And Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2013

Smoke And Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2013

Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2014-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Smoke & Gamble

Agent: Distillers, Vintners & Brewers Agency

Natalie's Score: 88/100

This robust Ontario red wine is a blend of 87% Cabernet and 13% Merlot grapes for the 2013 vintage. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. This wine was 100% barrel aged.

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This Smoke And Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2013 was reviewed on June 13, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Sure to be a fan favourite! Rich and expressive nose of stewed fruits, baking spices, cigar box, tomato leaf and sweet basil. Medium bodied, the palate shows soft dark fruit, blueberry, vanilla, and sweet spice. A super crowd pleaser, and not sweet, which means wine snobs will also enjoy it. Pair with BBQ fare, and serve slightly chilled in the summer. Tasted June 2015. 89 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
This Ontario red wine blend won a Silver Medal at the Royal Winter Fair Wine Competition. Full-bodied with grippy tannins. - Community Wine Reviews

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