Reviews

iCellars 2018 Reserve Red

A blend of Cabernet Franc (40%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) / Merlot (20%) and Malbec (13%) aged 12 months in oak – a wine designed as iCellars entry-level, which was first launched in 2017. But 2018 was a different and more challenging year … this version is more herbal, cigar box and tobacco leaf laden with smoky notes and just hints of black cherry and cassis. Drink now while you age the 2017 edition.  Price: $29.95 – Rating: *** ½+

2018
Red
Red Blend
3.5
$29.95
Canada
Ontario
Niagara-on-the-lake
at the Winery & Online
www.icellars.ca
2020-05-28

(June 2022) ... I tasted this wine almost two years ago to the date, and I'm happy to report it has improved. It has become smoother across the palate with black cherry and elements of cedar; there are even hints of vanilla, mocha, blackberry and blueberry skins. It is drinking well now and should reward a few more years in the cellar. The self proclaimed "House of Reds" proves once again to be on-point. I've raised my score a bit on this one - especially now that it has mocha-cherry on the finish.  Highly Recommended.

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