1999 Blackwood Wines Claypit Series Merlot Cabernet Shiraz

Bright crimson, brick red colour. Aroma of spice, leather, earth and blackcurrant, followed by a hint of tea leaf as an end note. The palate is light and lacks depth. Flavours of spice, earth and blackcurrant emerge. Fine grained, soft tannins, followed by earth and spice aftertaste.
Alc/Vol: 13.0%

RATING: 78/100

VALUE: XX/5

Retasted: June 2002
Bright brick red colour with brick red hue. Medium body weight, with subtle nose, revealing notes of stewed fruit and truffle. Simple palate flavours with stewed fruit dominant, followed by a slightly bitter back palate. Fine grained tannins. Stewed fruit aftertaste.
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%

RATING: 71/100

VALUE: XX/5