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Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2017 Wine Review

Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2017

Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2017

Washington State, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2020-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Charles Smith

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 745299
  • $16.99 
  • 30 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This Charles Smith Washington State Merlot truly lives up to its name. Devilishly velvety with plum, cassis chocolate sweet smoke and toasted cedar. Flavours show sweet berries, blueberry compote, and really quite "velvety" tannins. Medium acidity that balances nicely. Against the dark cherry and medium bodied finish. A great pairing for herbed pork or steak medallions and mushrooms. - Tasted November 2020
finevines90 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Deep purple. Black Forest cake with cherry compote. Well rounded merlot. Showing dark fruit that develops to a light pipe tobacco, cocoa and pepper spice. Soft tannins and mild acidity.

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