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🍷 Appearance

• Medium-ruby red colour — showing some evolution from age but still bright and clear.

👃 Aromas (Nose)

• Soft, approachable Merlot fruit characters on the nose — red cherries and plums that have gently mellowed over time.

• Subtle oak influence from ageing in older French hogsheads adds hints of spice and gentle earthiness without dominating the fruit.

• With bottle age, touches of dried herbs and savoury nuances may emerge, giving added complexity.

👅 Palate (Taste)

• Medium-bodied and elegant, showing red and dark fruit flavours like plum, black cherry and berry pastille.

• Fine tannins provide structure while staying smooth and integrated, enhancing drinkability.

• Balanced acidity keeps the palate lively, making it elegant and not overly heavy, even after years in bottle.

🍈 Texture & Finish

• Silky tannins and moderate weight give a soft but persistent finish, with lingering fruit and gentle oak spice.

• Overall the wine presents a mature, nuanced profile that showcases Merlot’s softer, refined side after time in bottle.

🍇 Overall Style

A gracefully aged Hunter Valley Merlot — medium-bodied and elegant, with plum and cherry fruit, smooth tannins, and subtle savoury/wood complexity. Great with roast lamb, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses.