TASTING NOTES FOR Merricks Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2015

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with a dark core. Rich and concentrated, showing excellent depth of colour.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, showing cassis, blackcurrant and dark berries.
Layers of cedar, chocolate and subtle tobacco combine with hints of graphite and earth, adding classic cool-climate Cabernet character.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and structured, delivering blackcurrant, dark plum and black cherry.
Firm yet velvety tannins provide backbone, while notes of spice, cocoa and subtle oak integrate seamlessly with the fruit.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine-grained tannins give structure and length.
The finish is long and polished, with lingering dark fruit, cedar, spice and a gentle earthy savouriness.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Cabernet Sauvignon—structured, savoury and age-worthy.
Combines dark fruit intensity with cedar, spice and earthy complexity, showing both regional finesse and maturity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled steak, beef dishes or aged cheeses. Also excellent with mushroom-based dishes and slow-cooked meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully mature Cabernet that delivers structure, depth and classic varietal character.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a refined, savoury red with real complexity and drinking appeal now.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷