G'day
This Yarra Valley wine is from fruit off the Sexton Vineyard. I believe the composition is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, but I also understand that the composition changes from vintage to vintage. I haven't opened one of these for some years. Decanted immediately before service, but after an initial sniff it was given more time in the glass to open up.
Deep purple in the glass, almost opaque. The nose was initially reminiscent of a Cherry Ripe - cherry, dark chocolate, coconut / vanilla - and there's pronounced violet on the nose also (this is beginning to sound like a confectionery shop!). Blueberries, pencil shavings and tobacco round out the complex nose.
The palate reflects the nose quite well - fruits and savoury elements in proportion. Acid is relatively soft, and tannins are pretty well integrated and providing only a little grip on the back palate. Medium bodied and medium length, and overall soft and juicy, especially on the middle palate.
A very interesting wine indeed, and especially for me as I generally don't drink very many Merlot dominant wines.
Cheers
Allan
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