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 Tasting Notes - Red Wine

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BRITISH COLUMBIA
 
  Platinum Reserve Merlot, 2004
(Cedar Creek, Okanagan Valley)


 

Very good
Nice ruby colour, slightly closed nose but wonderful aromas of cherry and blackberry. Only a little more than 400 cases produced in 2004. €€€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 86.5% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 20 months in French oak barrels

  Platinum Reserve Block Four Pinot Noir, 2005
(Cedar Creek, Okanagan Valley)


 

Very good
Dark ruby colour, aromas of black cherry and coffee, nice acidity, great balance, silky. Limited production (only 250 cases produced in 2004). €€€ (Jun 07)

100% Pinot Noir, aged 15 months in French oak barrels

  Gray Monk Odyssey Merlot, 2003
(Okanagan Valley)

Good
A nose of truffle, well balanced cherry and red berry aromas, spicy, nice acidity on the finish. €€ (Jun 07)

100% Merlot, aged 8 months in oak barrels

 


ONTARIO
 

  Pillitteri Estates Winery Merlot Reserve, 2002 (Niagara)


 

Very good
Garnet colour, nose of red berries and truffle, elegance reminiscent of Bordeaux Right Bank wines, nice acidity and taste but a relatively short finish and could be a little more exuberant. €€€ (Jun 07)

100% Merlot, aged 20 months in French and American oak barrels

  Pillitteri Estates Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve, 2002
(Niagara)

Good
Garnet colour, nose of green pepper, fresh, nice balance and pleasant taste of blackcurrant and red berries. €€ (Jun 07)

100% Cabernet Franc, aged 18 months in American oak barrels


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