This premium level Tinhorn Creek Merlot is 93% Merlot with 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Syrah from the Diamondback and Tinhorn Creek South Okanagan vineyards. It presents a combination of smoked/savoury aromas with black cherries and plums, herbs, leather and cracked pepper. It has bright cherry/berry fruit flavours on the entry followed by espresso, chocolate and spice. Well balanced with lively acidity and youthful, ripe tannins on the finish.
Tinhorn Creek suggests pairing this wine with grilled steak or hearty stews.
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 19th, 2009