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Stag's Hollow Merlot, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550087
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WineScores' Review

Expressive, supple, fresh.
Grown on the Parsons Hollow Vineyard in the new sub-GI of Skaha Bench, and aged 18-months in French oak (40% new) this expressive Merlot suggests red plum and toasted spices, cherries and vanilla, star anise and saddle leather. Sweet expressive fruit lines the palate--it has a supple entry and is nicely balanced. There are some underlying flavours of high-toned red berries and with coffee and chocolate. Good persistence.


Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, GONE CRACKERS, Game Day Wines


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2022-10-26 12:56:06.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550087

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