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94
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Merlot
Variety
2012
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Eden Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"Luxurious bouquet with aromas of truffle, framboise liqueur and the scent derived from many months in high quality French oak. Supple and silky, but the firmness of tannin is strict, and there's no mistaking this is a serious wine."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
Merlot specialist James Irvine fashions this lavishly oaked effort from Eden Valley fruit. Aged in French oak, it offers up a seductive, toasty perfume, copious fruit as well as wood result in loads of toast and vanilla characteristics in this full-throttle, opulent, bigger than life Merlot!". "A smooth and carefully handled merlot, violet-like perfume, plump and succulent palate of vibrant fruit and restrained cedar/chocolate oak!" - Jeremy Oliver
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex