Producer: Gemstone
Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Region: South Australia
RRP: $17
ABV: 14%
APPEARANCE
- Clarity: Clear
- Intensity: Medium
- Colour: Ruby
- Other observations: Slow moving legs
NOSE
- Condition: Clean
- Intensity: Medium
- Aroma characteristics:
A warm fruity aroma of blackcurrants, dark cherries, ripe bramble fruit and a slight confectionery note. Some muted oak notes in the form of baking spaces and liquorice.
Development: This wine is developing
PALATE
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: Medium
- Tannin: Medium
- Alcohol: Medium (+)
- Body: Medium (+)
- Flavour intensity: Medium (+)
- Flavour characteristics:
Similar to the nose, with blackcurrants, dark cherry, bramble fruits. Some spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, liquorice. Savory, meaty notes developing. Finish with a lingering hint of eucalyptus.
Other observations: This wine is classic of South Australia, made with very ripe fruit, giving an intensity and warmth that can only belong to one place. Well made, easy to drink.
- Finish: Medium (+)
CONCLUSIONS
- Quality level: Very good
- Level of readiness: Drink now. Not necessary to age this wine, but it could develop with some short term cellaring (2-3 years).
