I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind. By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK
Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…
Mr. Peter Raptis, sporting his hockey playoff beard, is a managing partner of The Refinery.
2006 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Merlot
ABV: 14.4%
Category: Merlot
Country: Okanagan Valley, BC Canada
Winemaker: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 3
Expression: 3.5 ~ “The expressiveness of the wine shows nice qualities that parallel with its complexity.”
Complexity: 4.25 ~ “Very slight, but complex undertones with great spice and fruit characteristics.”
Balance: 3.5 ~ “Very good use of acid and tannin, though a little shy on the fruit. Nice warm mouth showing good alcohol balance.”
Value: 3.75 ~ “Showing a subtle yet long finish and balanced with easy drinking qualities. I find this to be a good value.”
Score: 18/25
Availability: VQA BC Liquor stores, Everything Wine
Pricing: $17.99
Wine reviewed by: Peter Raptis of The Refinery.
