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Henry of Pelham Estate Cabernet Merlot 2016 Wine Review

Henry of Pelham Estate Cabernet Merlot 2016

Henry of Pelham Estate Cabernet Merlot 2016

Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2020-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Henry of Pelham

Agent: Henry of Pelham Family Est. Winery

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From the south-facing slopes of Henry Of Pelham Estate, a medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot red wine blend lush with layers of blueberry, plum, black currant, dark chocolate, vanilla, cloves and cinnamon spice. Nice spicy lingering finish on this topnotch wine for one of Ontario's best-known producers. Aged 10 months in French and American oak.

Cabernet Merlot food pairings: beef, pork, lamb roast with grilled vegetables.

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This Henry of Pelham Estate Cabernet Merlot 2016 was reviewed on August 6, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Craig Haynes - WSET3 FWS SWS IWS rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is a bold and flavourful creation from this Sustainable Wine Making Ontario Certified
winery. Deep ruby hues introduced vibrant jammy aromas and flavour of red and dark cherries and currants aromas punctuated with some subtle earthy and spice notes. Approachable tannins and 10 months of wood aging added nicely to the experience. This estate line blend was crafted from cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot harvested from Ontario’s Short Hills Bench appellation. Enjoy.

Reviewed on July 5, 2020
Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A full bodied Red with notes of dark fruit and chocolate on the nose followed by violet and forest floor. On the palate, dark fruit and tart plum flavours with grippy tannins. Decant before serving or keep it in the wine cellar for 5 to 10 years. Serve with a thick, juicy steak.

Tasted at the Taste Ontario event in Ottawa March 2020
Henry Of Pelham Estate 2016 Cabernet Merlot is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot produced from grapes grown on the winery's own estate. Yields are kept low to 2 to 3 tonnes per acre so that the grapes are concentrated with layers of blueberry, plum, black currant, dried sweet tobacco and bell pepper flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink or hold. - Community Wine Reviews

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