Whitsend Estate 2003 Merlot Nov 05

Tasting Note

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Whitsend Estate 2003 Merlot Nov 05

The bouquet shows touch of spice; dark fruit is in the cherry and plum spectrum with a fair amount of coffee oak influence. Silky, smooth-tannins produce a good mouth feel, and this medium-weight wine has a supple consistency and solid structure. An easy drinking wine it finishes a little short. The flavour profile is not sweet; indeed it's a little tart, and whilst the palate follows the bouquet, much of the flavour is from the oak. The tannins don't seem as though they have achieved optimal ripeness. Rated as Acceptable with *** for value.