🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby with slight brick-red edges, showing early bottle development while still retaining vibrancy.
👃 Aromas (Nose)
Complex and inviting with aromas of dark plum, blackberry and cassis, complemented by notes of tobacco leaf, forest floor, mint and Asian spice.
👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and savoury with flavours of dark berry fruit, plum and blackcurrant, layered with subtle spice, tobacco and earthy nuances. The fruit character is balanced by gentle oak influence.
⚖️ Structure & Balance
Shows an elegant structure with softly integrated oak and fine-grained tannins, giving the wine depth while remaining smooth and approachable.
✨ Finish
Long and persistent with lingering dark fruit, savoury spice and subtle oak, finishing balanced and refined.
🍇 Overall Style
A cool-climate Merlot from the high-altitude Orange region, offering ripe dark fruit, savoury complexity and polished tannins with good cellaring potential (up to around 10 years).
🍽 Food Pairing
🥩 Lamb shanks or roast beef
🍝 Spaghetti bolognese or rich pasta dishes
🍄 Mushroom dishes
🧀 Mature cheddar or hard cheeses
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen
