2012 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Merlot

A youthful Merlot that requires time.

Opaque black purple colour with deep dark purple hue. The nose displays inky mulberry top notes followed by some cedar, tobacco and spice. Medium weight the palate possesses flavours of inky mulberry and blackcurrant over some cedary cigar box like characters with a spicy back palate. Dry finish with slightly chalky tannins. Aftertaste of inky mulberry, cedar and spice.
Cellar 5-6 years (2018-2019).
Alc 14.0%