The 2016 Merlot is medium in body & textbook in character.
Classically built, it offers a mlange of stewed fruit, chocolate & spice from the nose through to the exotic palate.
Notes of dry earth & hints of mint offer complexity, while classy oak notes intertwine with masses of ripe, succulent fruit.
A fresh acidity nicely balances the ripe berries & savoury stance, while gutsy tannins offer some good tension & depth.
The finish is powerfully textured & dry, offering a platform for 5
- 8 years cellaring.