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| RED TRACTOR CABERNET/MERLOT 2020 VQA Niagara Peninsula |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
CREEKSIDE |
| A SIXTH REPEAT of the 2020 and unfortunately I cannot use my old original tasting 88.5 tasting note from several years ago. Here is a new February 6 release tasting note from fellow wine writer David Lawrason: This is a mid-weight, mid-quality cabernet-merlot from an excellent vintage. It is drinking well, nicely balanced and shows good length, with slightly green aromas and red currant/raspberry fruit. There is a dusting of spicy oak. The tannins are quite drying, the finish gets earthy. Good to very good length. This blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc has 13.5% alcohol and 6 g/L residual sugar with a cork closure. |
CSPC |
11851 |
| Type |
Red Table Wine |
| Agent |
Tra Bev |
| Country |
Canada |
| Region |
Ontario |
| Rating |
*+/**(86 points)
Dry, Nicely Balanced, Earthy |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
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| TASTING NOTE: From Niagara's stunning 2020 vintage, this Cabernet/Merlot blend is a generous, complex, easy to enjoy wine. It has layered dark and red fruit, blackberry, oak spice, savoury herbs, earth, chocolate, and a luxurious mouthfeel. The producer suggests pairing it with a lentil-mushroom ragout or grilled burgers. [All Canadian Wine Championships did not include a tasting note.] Score - Double Gold (All Canadian Wine Championships, 2023) |
Price |
$ 19.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - February 7, 2026 |
| Cases bought |
220 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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