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Lakeview Cellars Grand Reserve Red 2017 Wine Review

Lakeview Cellars Grand Reserve Red 2017

Lakeview Cellars Grand Reserve Red 2017

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $39.95

Drink: 2019-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lakeview Cellars

Agent: Trajectory Beverage Partners

Natalie's Score: 92/100

A superbly crafted Niagara red wine blend of 40% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Syrah grapes. Aromas of cassis, blackberry and smoke. Full-bodied and complex. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with game meats and grilled steaks.

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This Lakeview Cellars Grand Reserve Red 2017 was reviewed on May 12, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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  • 766618

Reviews and Ratings

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Robust and flavourful red blend of 40% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Syrah. Aromas of dark cherry and raspberry (even a hint of cranberry), along with notes of tobacco, mocha and warm spices. Full bodied, with some soft tannins, and vibrant acidity on the palate. Fruit notes are dark and ripe, with more smoke, tobacco and mocha hints on a drying, lengthy finish. Enjoy with prime rib.

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