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Quails' Gate Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639633
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WineScores' Review

Brooding, grippy, lengthy.
Okanagan Valley's well-loved Quails' Gate winery produces this quite brooding Merlot delivers charred plums and blackberry, leather, tobacco, roasted spices, vanilla and chocolate aromas. Tobacco and black fruits, toasted oak, that broodiness really comes through in the mouth--with a charry and extracted character. The tannins are polished and it shows good persistence.
Pair: A wheel of Camembert and crusty bread, grilled meats or hearty mushroom pastas.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Eat your Root Veggies, Cheese - Soft/Creamy, French Food


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2025-03-10 21:41:12.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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