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Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2006 Wine Review

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2006

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2006

V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

Community Score:90/100

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Price: $29.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Sumac Ridge Estate Winery

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Vintages Wine Panel: This supple Merlot comes from the Black Sage vineyard and shows why wines from this property are so desirable. Aged in a combo of French and American oak for 18 months, this latest Merlot is brimming with ripe black fruit, licorice, smoke, mocha and savory herbs. Dry, medium full-bodied with a round texture and enough tannins to balance the soft fruit flavors. My note: Quite frankly, one of Canada’s best Merlots. Rich, dark, brooding with lovely velvety layers of black plums, blackberries and some dark spices on the finish. A superb effort.

Merlot food pairings: grilled lamb chops, roasted pork tenderloin.

This Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2006 was reviewed on September 26, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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  • 593053
  • $21.19 
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