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Lunessence Merlot 2017 Wine Review

Lunessence Merlot 2017

Lunessence Merlot 2017

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

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $25.99

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lunessence

Agent: Crush Wine Merchants & Co.

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Julian Park rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

After full malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for 8 months in Hungarian and French oak and then spent 10 months in bottles before release. Ruby red colour and a nose full of red plums, chocolate, vanilla and spice. This Merlot is a full-bodied red with juicy cherry and dark chocolate flavours, full chewy tannins and a long finish.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Lovely! Aromas of dark cherry, mocha, oak and spice. Full bodied, smooth, with some soft tannins, and medium acidity on the palate. Lots of mocha along with rich berry notes, and a hint of vanilla and warm baking spices on the finish. Enjoy this wine with prime rib.

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