🍷 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