I have been told by quite a few winemakers here in Ontario not to write off the 2011 vintage … which is tough considering it’s sandwiched between the powerhouse years of 2010 and 2012. But if this Merlot is any indication they may just be right. The first thing outta the glass is rugged tannins, but look beyond that to the blue and black berries, cassis, spice and vanilla-cinnamon finish; you too just might find something to like from 2011 – and there’s more to come. Price: $21.95 – Rating: ****