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Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches of Niagara Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007 Wine Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches of Niagara Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches of Niagara Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007

VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Tawse

Agent: Tawse Winery Inc.

More Vintages: 2009 

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Neil Phillips rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Interestingly, this wine has morphed from a "Merlot Cabernet" in the 2007 vintage to "Cabernet Merlot" in recent years. I don't have the specs, but that should indicate a switch in varietal composition in this Bordeaux-styled blend.

Merlot certainly sings in this one, with nice ripe plum and mocha on the nose, in addition to blackberry and dried herbs.

The tannins have softened nicely with bottle age, though still provide nice structure and some chalkiness. Fruit is still going strong, with a savoury edge, slight meatiness, and a bit of tart cherry. Balanced and finishes nicely, medium+ in length.

Tasted February 2015.

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