2000 Pepper Tree Wines Grand Reserve Merlot 750ml

2000 Pepper Tree Wines Grand Reserve Merlot 750mlAged in a mix of French and American barriques for up to 18 months, this wine maintains its inky black dark red core with a very dark red black tinged hue. The nose is aromatic, with dominant ripe blackcurrant scents, leather, light cedar cigar box, earth, and spice notes. Rich and lively, it features abundant blackcurrant fruit with mulberry nuances, leather, cedar cigar box, earth, and spice. The wine offers a supple mouthfeel with velvety smooth

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Fruit driven aromas of mainly red berry fruits like raspberry

- Heather Tillott

Sip or mix

A trial to explore the influence of different types and ages of oak barrels on the resultant wine

peachy characters yet noticeable restraint and subtlety

and coal dust

Q Wine offers this lovely review:

flavor profile and acidity balance were at their best

with hints of sandalwood

structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts

but suggest pairing with a rich meat dish like lamb or steak