Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Oliver Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Okanagan Valley, VQA, Canada
Natalie's Score: 89/100
Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 726315
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $19.99
Alcohol: 14.5%
Drink: 2011-2015
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan
Agent: Vintage West
More Vintages: 2010 

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Tasting note:

Solid structure and terrific balance with chewy dark fruit. Good grip on this well-crafted wine. Seductive aromas of black cherries and blackberries. Bring it on! Food matches: grilled ribeye steak, gouda or parmesan cheese, roasted wild game.

Reviewed March 28, 2011 by

 

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It is easy to see why this is such a classic French blend of these varietals, while Merlot dominates the blend, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc provide their own unique contributions. Aromas of blueberry, pomegranate and a sprinkling of cocoa dust start things off with flavours of chocolate-wrapped cherries and black olive in the palate. Cherry licorice rope in the finish! Ready to drink on release but look for some interesting developments if you choose to cellar it over the next five years.

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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