1998 Narkoojee Athelstan Merlot

Medium body, brick red colour. Aroma of tea leaf, spice and new leather, followed by end notes of mulberry and plum. The palate is already showing signs of maturity with flavours of spice, plum and mulberry, followed by back palate flavours of blackcurrant and sweet tea. Velvet smooth tannins followed by long aftertaste of stewed fruit, plum and earth. Drink now.

RATING: 82/100

VALUE: XXX/5