Polleters 2005 Merlot VicFeb08

Tasting Note

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Polleters 2005 Merlot VicFeb08 will sell for $25 when it is released in late March and is sealed under screwcap. The bouquet is quite varietal and shows savoury, spicy notes over sweet, musky fruit with plum and chocolate. The unobtrusive tannins provide enough backing to hold the wine together and it is better structured than many Merlots at this price. Coffee, chocolate, plum, and dried herb flavours savoury and finish clean. It's a medium-weight with a supple consistency and is uncomplicated and inoffensive. It's very drinkable and it will undoubtedly be successful, but I find it so boring. Rated as Recommended with *** for value drink over the next 10 year (**** for value based on the case price of $20 a bottle).