Cabernet Merlot 2008

Released on: May 10, 2010

Colour: Mid crimson with violet hues.
Bouquet: Cherry, blackberry, plums, cassis, mint, eucalyptus, anise, vanilla, tobacco leaf, leather and some marmalade notes.
Palate: Chocolate, herbal, round, silky mouthfeel with black cherry and vanilla leading to a coffee like finish.
Food Pairings: Huevos Rancheros, Risotto (made with beef stock), Beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce.

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Red Wine of the Year - All Canadian Wine Championships 2011
Gold - OWFS Fall 2007
Gold - All Canadian Wine Championships 2006
Silver - All Canadian Wine Championships 2010
Silver - Canadian Wine Awards 2010
Best Canadian Red - International Value Wine Awards 2006
Best Red Blends - International Value Wine Awards 2006
Highly Recommended - OWFS Spring 2005
Bronze - Canadian Wine Awards 2008
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2008
Bronze - Canadian Wine Awards 2007
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2006

Red wine of the year at the All Canadian Wine Champs

Blasted Church / June 1, 2011

Our Cabernet Merlot 2008 took home the grand prize by winning the red wine of the year at the 2011 All Canadian Wine Champs

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2010 Canadian Wine Awards Performance Report

Wine Access / January 17, 2011

Blasted Church was ranked in Canada's top 20 wineries by Wine Access Magazine

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Brandalicious

WineShout.com / November 3, 2010

A nice little tribute to the Blasted Church brand from WineShout.com

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New Bottle and Label Designs for Blasted Church

CityFood Magazine / January 26, 2010

Blasted Church Vineyards is pleased to announce a significant packaging improvement to new vintages of their wines.

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