- Merlot - 2014

Merlot 2014

- 91 points -

Outstanding, plumcake, mocha.
This Merlot was cellared for 14-18 months in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, for malo-lactic fermentation and then aging before bottling.
I have to say this vintage stands out for me, the highest score I've given this wine. The season was hot and dry but with a nicely cooling October, for harvest. 
The nose offers plumcake, patchouli, baking spices and vanilla with dried flowers. It is fleshy with generous and concentrated fruit; sweet spice, licorice, vanilla and mocha with a distinct sprinkle of fleur de sel. 


Pair:: Beef, lamb, hearty pastas, stews, gourmet thin-crust pizzas 

November 2016


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