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Bricklayer's Reward Block 3 Merlot 2012 Wine Review

Bricklayer's Reward Block 3 Merlot 2012

Bricklayer's Reward Block 3 Merlot 2012

Lake Erie, North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Bricklayer's

Agent: Colio Estate Wines

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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

A dark garnet red dry wine with a plummy nose and a palate with graphite, ripe red plums, red berries and slight milk chocolate. Slight tannic pull with a plummy finish.
VINIFICATION
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: 16 months in 50% French oak/ 50% American oak barrels 35% new oak
Blend: 100% Merlot
Alcohol Content: 14%
Production: 285 cases

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIVE
This wine comes from some of the most exceptional terroir on the estate, known for producing excellent quality grapes. The fruit was isolated from the harvest for being especially concentrated in flavour and body, which allows it to hold up to skilled oak ageing.
Wine Style: Full-bodied and smooth (XD)
Colour: Medium ruby
Bouquet: Fruit-forward with robust red fruit aromas
Taste: Rich flavours of plum and cherry, with toasty hints of vanilla and spice from skilled oak aging
Food Matches: Grilled or roasted meats like steak, or prime rib
Colio Estate Wines produced this red wine in southwestern Ontario and it's made from Merlot grapes. - Community Wine Reviews

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