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Daniel Lenko Estate 2005 Old Vine Merlot
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Date added;:	24.Mar.2008
Author :	Michael Pinkus - Grape guy

Description Lenko’s second LCBO-bound wine is also from the 2005 vintage (following the ’05 Meritage). This one has quite a bit more fruit (at this time) than its Meritage counterpart. Although it spent eighteen months in French and American oak, the wood used was mostly preconditions (read: used) oak, thus keeping the fruit to oakiness ratio in better balance. The smells are distinctively black cherry, blackberry and cocoa, while in the mouth, there are ripe tannins that wrap up dark berries, cinnamon, vanilla and spicy characteristics; there's even a cocoa powder like finish. Another cellar candidate (five to seven years), but can be consumed right now with your favorite piece of red meat.

Notes Available at the winery and at Vintages (2008)

Varietal / Grape Merlot

Region Niagara

Winery Daniel Lenko Estate Winery

Year 2005

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