13th Street Cabernet Merlot 2012

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

A super popular Niagara red-blend of 34% Cab Sauv, 34% Cab Franc, and 32% Merlot, all from two estate vineyards in the Creek Shores appellation of Niagara. Right off the bat there's an explosion of ripe dark berries, clove, spice, a slight inkiness, followed by grilled pepper and herbs. It's rich and concentrated with gentle tannins and a very appealing flavour profile that's sure to be loved by many! Enjoy 2016-2017 and serve alongside charcoal grilled marinated pork tenderloin. Tasted June 2016. 89+ points. Matt Steeves - www.querucsvino.ca

Heather Wall rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Deep and inky ruby colour with aromas and flavours of juicy bitten black cherries, chocolate, herbs, warm spices, leather and tar. Youthful tannins with medium+ acidity. Good juicy fruit and leather finish. Very nice Niagara Merlot. Char grilled breast of chicken on the BBQ, lightly salted.
Tasted: June 2015

Natalie's Review

13th Street Cabernet Merlot 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of black fruit, smoke, tar and dark spices from toasty oak aging. Finishes with cedar smoke. Pair with duck or lamb. Drink: 2013-2017. 56598 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. July 23, 2016 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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