Vibrant crimson-purple; if you are searching for a merlot that has bell-clear varietal character and is a joy to drink, go no further: this is it. It is sheer perfection, its red fruits dripping from a trellis line of fine tannins and controlled French oak. The best Australian merlot I’ve tasted.

James Halliday is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the Australian wine industry. He is the author of The Australian Wine Companion (among many other wine books), primary content provider to supporting website, winecompanion.com.au and and has a weekly column in The Australian.

Published 01 November 2018