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2001 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Merlot

South Eastern Australia,
$9. 99
Bottle
$119.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork

Bright crimson mauve colour, medium weight. The nose displays lifted, macerated mulberry aroma, very youthful, with a spice end note. On the palate, flavours of ink, spice, mulberry and liquorice. Fine grained tannins, followed by inky liquorice aftertaste.
Cellar 2-3 years. (2003-2004)

RATING: 85/100

VALUE: XXX/5

Retasted: January 2002
Bright crimson colour, with delicate mauve hue. Aroma of spice and mulberry, with just a hint of raspberry. On the palate, some inky flavours over a hint of plum. Fine, slightly firmish tannins, followed by an aftertaste of ink, plum and spice. A quaffer!
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%

RATING: 84/100

VALUE: XXX/5