Pondview Cabernet Merlot Reserve 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
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Critic Reviews (3)
A rich, ripe and juicy red with no green character. Great verve and substance here with an appealing velvety texture,...
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An honest, juicy, slightly sweet-tinged Bordeaux blend, with decent depth and structure and above average...
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This is a youthful, mid-weight, somewhat over oaked young cab-merlot. I like the supple feel and ripe, sweet fruit...
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Community Reviews (1)
Lots of heft to this one, demonstrating that in warm vintages like 2012, Niagara winemakers can pull out all the stops and make a red that mimics the heavyweights from warmer regions of the world. That said, there is a distinct lack of subtlety and charm here - there is underlying blackberry fruit to be sure, but dusty oakiness and furry tannins dominate. Perhaps it will round out with age, but I wouldn't count on it.
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