Pondview Cabernet/Merlot 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
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Critic Reviews (4)
Clean, lively, juicy, fruity - quite pleasant in fact, this is one of the strongest releases from Pondview yet in my...
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This has a cool, fairly bright nose of redcurrant, spearmint and some floral notes. It’s mid-weight, honest, a bit...
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Not a shy one, the 2010 cabernet/merlot blend is upfront and quite bold. Despite its body there is still and...
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A juicy fairly simple red blend with mild aromas of pomegranate and plum fruit with hints of vanilla and mild spice....
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Community Reviews (2)
48% Merlot 35% Cabernet Franc & 17% Cabernet Sauv. This is commonly known as Pondview's Black Label, which represents similar quality of the Bella Terra flagship wines (barrel aged) but with larger production and softer tannins, making them immediately approachable. 2010 was a stellar vintage for reds in Niagara providing optimum ripeness. This wine opens up with big ripe black cherry fruit, campfire smoke and black liquorice. The palate is structure with nice grippy tannins and packed with flavour - deep black cherry, black plums, leather, vanilla oak with a sweet tobacco finish.
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I think the scores are a bit low for this nice surprise. Its on bin end sale and a steal at $15.25. A great sipping wine.
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