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Black Market Wine Company The Syndicate 2018 Wine Review

Black Market Wine Company The Syndicate 2018

Black Market Wine Company The Syndicate 2018

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

Community Score:92/100

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Price: $36.00

Drink: 2021-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Black Market Wine Company

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Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

The Syndicate is a deep, dark red blend of 41% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 15% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, full-bodied, lush and fragrant with pink florals, baked cherry pie, dark chocolate and just as lush on the palate with blueberry, dark chocolate, pepper spice, cloves, anise, cedar brush flavours harmonious and balanced with spot on acidity. Tannins are medium and velvety. Drinking beautifully now and can easily cellar for another three years or more.

An excellent quality estate red wine blend and as the back label of the wine bottle states “competitors on their own, but better together. Trust us.” Indeed, they are great together and I also haven’t been disappointed with their wines yet! If having tonight, do decant two hours prior to pouring with a roast beef dinner. Tasted November 2021.

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