Bench 1775 Winery 2014 Merlot - 90pts

Bench 1775 Winery 2014 Merlot (Naramata Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from the winery here
Cost: $29.90 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.5%

Production: 1000 cases
Date Tasted: November 18th, 2018
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Tasting Notes: An aromatic and feminine, full-bodied Merlot with a creamy entry on the intense, long-lived palate where flavours of black currant and acai berries pair beautifully with coffee, spice and toasted oak notes. Finishes with waves of wild berry acidity and fine, dusty tannins which strips the creamy texture away leaving a lingering perception of charred spice and sweet pipe smoke.


After 4 years of age (12 months in French oak and 2+ years of bottle age) this Merlot is ready to go now and should hold for another few years if cellared appropriately. Drink now-2021.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca

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