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 Vintage2016 Label 1 of 8 
TypeRed
ProducerKacaba (web)
VarietyMerlot
DesignationReserve
Vineyardn/a
CountryCanada
RegionOntario
SubRegionNiagara Peninsula
AppellationNiagara Escarpment VQA
UPC Code(s)689076792349

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2025 (based on 6 user opinions)

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Community Tasting Notes (average 87.5 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Brent25 on 3/29/2021 & rated 88 points: Clear medium/deep ruby; clean medium nose of wood, dust, soil, ripe red cherries and savoury herbs; dry; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; medium plus alcohol; medium plus body; medium plus flavour intensity; palate is tarter with a slightly confected note and the addition of cocoa; medium plus finish; drink now or in a few years; decent wine - wished it was more complex for the price point (909 views)
 Tasted by Jfung21 on 1/15/2021 & rated 87 points: Nose: Cherry and dark fruit, some vegetal notes
Palette: Pepper, leather, no fruit, light tannins

This definitely should be let to breathe for a while after opening. Paired with a filet mignon (775 views)

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By David Lawrason
WineAlign (11/16/2020)
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By Sara d'Amato
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By John Szabo, MS
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By Michael Godel
WineAlign (11/14/2020)
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Kacaba

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Merlot

Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its softness and "fleshiness", combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to be higher in tannin.

Reserve

The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's Page

Canada

https://www.winegrowerscanada.ca/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_wine

Ontario

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Niagara Peninsula

Mile Bench/ Niagara Peninsula

 
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