Featherstone Red Tail Merlot 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone Red Tail 2017 Merlot is ripe cherry, plum and smoky on the nose with lush plum, savoury herbs and spicy on the palate, finishing with lingering mocha notes and a zesty acidity for rich meat dishes. Pair with a roast of pork. Red Tail is made from 100% Merlot wine grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario. The wine was so named for the red-tailed hawks that patrol the skies above the vineyards of Niagara. Drink: 2019-2024. 131540 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. December 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review