Konzelmann Estate Winery Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2012

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Monique Sosa rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Delicious and elegant deep ruby red Konzelmann Estate blend of their Cabernet and Merlot fruit. Aromas are alluring with pronounced fresh red cherry, raspberry, savoury and spice notes, while the palate showcases silky smooth developed tannins, a tangy acidity, and scrumptious cherry, sweet spice (anise), and mild savoury notes. Enjoy this full-bodied red with grilled rib eye steaks. Tasted June 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

Jon Steeves rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Beautiful blend. declare 13.5% ABV. Deep and dark ruby red, complex, and well balanced, integrating tannins and alcohol nicely. Tasted the 2012 vintage family reserve in June 2017. Ripe red berry, BlackBerry, savory, tart pomegranate, baking spice. This one pair is exceptionally well with rare barbecued steak, beef tacos arrachera or an aged cheese platter. A great vintage for this cool climate Niagara blend. 92 points BespokeTastings

Natalie's Review

Konzelmann Estate Winery Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A full-bodied Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot that could still use cellar time. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 299214 14% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. June 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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