Merlot specialist James Irvine fashions this lavishly oaked effort from Eden Valley fruit. Aged 33 months in French oak, it offers up a seductive, toasty perfume displaying scents of ripe berry fruit, herbs, and coffee. Copious fruit as well as wood result in loads of toast and vanilla characteristics in this full-throttle, opulent, bigger than life Merlot. Consume it over the next 6-7 years.
90 points Drink 2004-2011
Wine Advocate #155 (Oct 2004) Robert Parker
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Eden Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Merlot
Size:
1500mL
