Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Redcoat Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A juicy chewy blend of lusciously ripe grapes: 60% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. Savoury with black cherry aromas and flavours and purple plums, licorice and anise. A smooth, full-bodied texture and weight with a nice mouth-watering bite for food. Drink: 2012-2016. 260406 13.10% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012
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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Meritage 2010, V.Q.A., St. Davids Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Savoury with a pleasant cedar-bitterness through the mid-palate that's surrounded by cassis and wild blackberry. Very well structured. Drink: 2012-2015. 285627 13.20% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. June 23, 2012
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Luckett Vineyards Phone Box Red 2010, Gaspereau Valley, NS, Canada: A rich, medium- to full-bodied red with very attractive aromas and flavours of red and black plums. Easy-drink and versatile with many meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 5632489550001 13.50% D 750 mL $20.00 Score: 87/100. October 31, 2012
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Thirty Bench Winemaker's Red Blend Meritage 2010, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Savoury and bold with a good tannic grip. This wine needs cellar time. Terrific structure and complexity with dark fruit and just the right amount of oak. Long finish. Drink: 2012-2017. 320986 13.60% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012
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