TASTING NOTES FOR Merricks Thompsons Lane Shiraz Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2013

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with a crimson-purple hue. Bright and vibrant, showing excellent colour depth.

👃 Aromas
Rich and expressive, showing black cherry and plum with classic cool-climate character.
Layers of liquorice, earth and black pepper add savoury complexity and regional personality.

👅 Palate
Silky and beautifully balanced, delivering dark fruit flavours of plum and black cherry.
A mix of spice and pepper weaves through the palate, supported by fine structure and elegant fruit weight.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a smooth, textural mouthfeel.
Fine tannins carry through to a long, savoury finish with lingering spice and dark fruit.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Mornington Peninsula Shiraz—more elegant and savoury than bold.
Combines cool-climate freshness, spice and silky texture, with both immediate drinkability and the ability to age gracefully.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled meats, duck or mushroom dishes. Also excellent with charcuterie and aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully refined Shiraz that delivers spice, silkiness and cool-climate character.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a more elegant, savoury red that offers both drink-now appeal and subtle complexity.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷