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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench BC
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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2017
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Winery: $40.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -673004
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Jammy, perfumed, delicious.
This luscious estate grown Naramata Bench Merlot was matured 21-months in French oak barrels (partially new).
It has a heady nose of chocolate covered cherries and vanilla liqueur, LBV Port, balsamic and toffee, sherry soaked plum cake and salted licorice. The palate is sweet and generous and echoes the nose. Powerful, delicious and persistent, it's a fully modern and extroverted red.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cellar Keepers, Cheese - Soft/Creamy


©copyright 2024 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2021-07-28 14:29:40.0

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -863977
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