Cost: $48.95
Grape: Merlot
Category: Red Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Four Mile Creek, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Peller Estates
Alcohol: 14.2% Alcohol/Vol.

A high end Canadian red that deserves the high end price tag

Description: Dark ruby to garnet in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features smoky oak, plum, raspberry, black cherry, blackcurrants, blackberry, tamarind, black tea, cassis, anise, cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco leaves, leather and violets on the nose. Full body with medium tannin, good acidity and a long length.

Negatives: A touch of heat from the 14.2% alcohol.

Drink now or in the next 3-5 of years on its own or pair it with Beef Wellington.

Tasted: 15 July 2017

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18+/20

Top Pick

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+