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Nostalgia Wines Merlot 2018 Wine Review

Nostalgia Wines Merlot 2018

Nostalgia Wines Merlot 2018

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

Community Score:90/100

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Price: $32.99

Drink: 2021-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Nostalgia Wines

Reviews and Ratings

Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Love this smooth and easy-going Merlot from Nostalgia Winery. The 2018 Merlot is dry, fruity and unfiltered produced from 95% Merlot sourced from Nostalgia’s Home Vineyard with 3% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Harfman Vineyard and 2% Malbec from Gablemann Vineyard. A classic and savoury Merlot with dark cherry, plum and cocoa aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy on the palate with dark berry, cherry, raspberry, plum, mocha, dried herbs and dark spices nicely balanced with acidity in check. Tannins are fine and velvety. Very approachable now. Aged 15 months in French and American oak barrels. Decant one hour and enjoy on its own or pour with roast duck dinner. Tasted June 2021.

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