Tawse Winery Inc. Méritage 2009

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Neil Phillips rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Nose of cassis, herbs, hint of capsicum, cedar box, tobacco.

Medium+ length, fruit is slightly tight and held nicely with medium+ acid and medium tannins. Tart on the finish, with a hint of tomato.

Could age a further five years with ease.

A fine example of what Ontario is capable of today in Bordeaux blends, from a superb estate. Alas - should it cost so much?

Tasted October 2014

Louise Wilson rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

With a velvety texture and well-integrated oak spice, this seductive wine offers a rich palate of cassis, black cherry, plum and dark chocolate. Share it with someone special. Enjoy now through 2017. Tasted Dec 2013.

Natalie's Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Méritage 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: This blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 27% Franc is incredibly dark and concentrated with a rich core of fleshy black fruit, smoke and dark chocolate notes. This wine was aged in small French oak barrels for those smoky, vanilla spice aromas: delicious! You can order this wine directly from the winery at www.tawsewinery.ca. Drink: 2011-2017. 111963 13.50% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 90/100. September 12, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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