Taylors Estate Merlot 750mL

At release, this wine is medium to full-bodied with lush red berry, plum and red cherry fruit characters. The fruit flavours are balanced by undertones of creamy mocha, spice and subtle savoury characters. The palate has a soft, velvety texture with grainy tannins through the mid-palate and a long, persistence to the finish.'A soft and fleshy merlot with subtle spicy fruitcake aromas showing some light, plummy blackcurrant character. The palate has a lick of cedary oak applied with the medium-bodied warm fruit. Good short-term drinking and plenty to like about it. 89/100'- West Australian, Perth, 01 Nov 2012, by Ray Jordan.'Merlot varietal character is elusive, but this example sums it up better than many. Plum, fruitcake, mulberry and spices meet the nose, smooth fruit fills the mouth, tannins are soft and friendly, and a juicy aftertaste provides a satisfying finish.' Score - 88- Age, Melbourne, 24 Sep 2013, by Ralph Kyte-Powell.