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Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series Merlot 2008 Wine Review

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series Merlot 2008

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series Merlot 2008

Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada

Community Score:91/100

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Price: $27.99

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Agent: Andrew Peller Limited

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Goregous tobacco and sage aromas on the nose open this full-bodied red that tantalizes the senses. This wine is a blend of 87% merlot and 11% cabernet franc and 23% syrah. It was aged 23 months in French oak.

Merlot food pairings: venison, prime rib, or a savoury stew, grilled chicken, meatball sandwich.

This Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series Merlot 2008 was reviewed on January 3, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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The 2008 vintage blend is 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Syrah. The
varietals were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks prior to being moved
into oak barrels. They then spent 18 months in 100% French oak ranging in age
from new to two year old. After barrel aging the wine was blended together prior to
bottling. It spent 15 months in bottle before its release.

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