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ON-214361
The Oak Valley Blend 2005, Wo Elgin Bottle
The Oak Valley Blend 2005
Red Blend
South Africa
LCBO# 214361
0V
8888
$16.95
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Critic Reviews (3)
John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

This is a classy merlot-cabernet blend from the cooler region of Elgin. It has fine, floral, elegant fresh black...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A terrific value Merlot-based Bordeaux blend from the more rarely seen (in Ontario), region of Elgin in South Africa....

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Hailing from the cooler Elgin region expect a very lifted, somewhat green/spearmint and olive tinge to the fruit, but...

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Community Reviews (1)
Dan Trcka
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Dan Trcka

The 2005 The Oak Valley Blend is medium bodied, with fruity to integrated notes of red and black currants and overpowering coconut. The tannins are subtle to refined (decant for 30 to 60 min) and the finish is medium, yet smooth. The wine is a bit too acidic, without much support from tannins. It can age for up to 5 years, but no longer (despite an impressive 5 cm cork). My impression: NOTHING SPECIAL to NICE, 87.5 pts. Tasted Apr/11.

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