Henry Of Pelham Family Tree Red 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
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Critic Reviews (4)
Only 945 cases were made of this Shiraz (48 per cent), Cabernet Franc (23), Cabernet Sauvignon (20) and Merlot (9)...
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It is easy to be carried away by the wild aromas in this syrah-cabernet-merlot blend. Notes of sweaty earthy, wild...
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A lively, juicy and peppery blend of about half shiraz with cab franc, sauvignon and merlot. There's a little more...
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This is a well made, new worldly blend showing the weight and ripeness of the 2012 vintage. It shows pretty aromas of...
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Community Reviews (1)
HofP has been one of the most consistent and reliable Niagara producers over the last couple of decades, and here's another example of their strength in the lower-priced tier. I find Niagara syrahs often are too peppery for my taste, and that peppery note is quite noticeable in this blend, but it's nicely tempered by the cab/merlot component. Juicy and highly drinkable - well done!
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