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  • 89

1999 Smithbrook Merlot

Pemberton, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork

Deep crimson mauve colour. Aromas of toasted oak, spice and liquorice. The palate lacks intensity and concentration. Diluted flavours of stewed fruits and spice with nuances of confectionery. Firmish tannins with a warm back palate and spicy aftertaste. Cellar 2-3 years.

RETASTED 20 / 09 / 2001
Very deep crimson colour, with mauve edge. Excellent nose, perfumed with notes of violets, mulberry and blackcurrant, followed by a liquorice all sorts end note. On the palate there is good depth, with truffle flavours emerging over spice, mulberry and blackcurrant. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of truffle, mulberry and spice. Cellar 2 – 3 years.

RATING: 89/100

VALUE: XXX/5