2008 Irvine Springhill Merlot

The colour of this wine is quite advanced. Deep dark brick red colour with brick red hue. Aromas of black cherries and dark chocolate followed by some smoky oak characters. Medium to full bodied the palate displays ripe generous flavours of dark plum and dark chocolate followed by some lingering toasty oak characters. Soft fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of dark chocolate and toasty oak.
Drink now (2011).
Alc 14.5%