Kells Creek 2002 Family Reserve Merlot Oct 03

A very attractive bouquet; there is a head aroma of highly perfumed fruit, sweet subtle musk, plums, spearmint and all sorts of other goodies, it’s an intriguing wine that gains ones immediate attention. The wine is mid weight with ultra smooth tannins but the abundant zingy acid needs time to integrate. The plumy fruit is dominated by large amounts of tobacco, subtle mint and a bit of sappiness too. The tobacco flavoured persistency of finish is excellent. Rated as Agreeable with ** for value, the rating should improve with time as the wine matures; it sells for $30 a bottle at cellar door.