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The Tragically Hip Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2012 Wine Review

The Tragically Hip Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2012

The Tragically Hip Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2012

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $24.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: The Tragically Hip

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

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Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

The iconic Canadian band, The Tragically Hip, teamed up with Stoney Ridge head winemaker Jeff Hundertmark to produce a premium Ontario (Bordeaux-style) red blend worthy of carrying the bands name and legendary album artwork and title that millions of Canadians fell in love with back in the 1990s and to this day hold dear to their hearts. Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red is a blend of 48% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon all from a single vineyard on the Niagara Peninsula. The nose shows dark cherry, plum, pepper, clove, cedar brush, and graphite. Great structure and acidity, with firm tannins that benefit from a two hour decant to soften. The palate shows great texture whilst retaining that refreshing characteristic of a food-friendly Ontario (Bordeaux) blend. This fine wine would be terrific when paired with grilled flat iron steak, beef rib eye roast, or venison tenderloin. Decant two hours and enjoy 2016-2025. Pre-order your bottles winery-direct and receive them in time for holiday gifting to all those Hip fans in your life. Tasted November 2016. 89+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

PS: Also available in 1.5L magnums...the ultimate collectors gift!
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Nothing tragic about this wine! A dry red blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot and Cab Franc from Niagara Peninsula, Ont VQA. The nose shows lots of ripe red berries, dark plummy fruit and the palate gives more red fruit flavours, vanilla, dark plums, mint and milk chocolate with slight herbaceous notes. Medium-bodied with red berry finish.
Winemaker is Jeff Hundermark for this Niagara red wine produced by Stoney Ridge Estate Winery. The label is a take off of the Tragically Hip band's album cover. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. - Community Wine Reviews

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