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Rosewood Select Series Merlot 2013 Wine Review

Rosewood Select Series Merlot 2013

Rosewood Select Series Merlot 2013

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

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rosewood

Agent: Rosewood Estates Winery

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Full-bodied Niagara Merlot that's savoury and juicy and loaded with delectable fleshy black plum flavours. Pair with grilled pork chops.

This Rosewood Select Series Merlot 2013 was reviewed on January 27, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Rosewood's super popular Merlot is back after a tough winter a few years ago that damaged some of their vines. Well that much loved Merlot is making a return and the 2013 vintage is beautiful! Remarkably ripe, with smoky dark fruit, sweet baking spice, cedar and herbs on the nose and palate. A very interesting and easy-going wine that's sure to be enjoyed by anyone that takes a sip. Enjoy with marinated hanger steak and firm cheeses. An Ontario super star at a bargain price! Enjoy 2017-2020. Tasted January 2017. 91 points. Matt Steeves - www.mattswinepicks.com
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Rosewood makes one of my favourite Merlots. It's aromatic, balanced and elegant, with a very fragrant nose and flavourful palate showing tart cherry, plum, milk chocolate, spice and a touch of cola. Mouth-watering with a spicy fruit finish. Enjoy with double-smoked bacon on spaghetti squash.
Tasted March 2017 at Taste Ontario!
Malcolm Lamont - WSET Adv, CSW rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Medium Ruby. Yum! An interesting attractive mix of cherry, wet leaf, tobacco, clove, dill, coconut, and leather on the nose.

This is excellent, with a nice structured coconut finish.

Tasted Jan 2017

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