Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023 Size::12 Bottle Case Supple and delicate sensation with

Supple and delicate sensation with a creamy effervescence

wild fermented in barrel and bottled after 9 months in old (neutral) oak

it presents as rich and intense

dry stone wall of Cabernet's antediluvian quality: tannin

Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023 Size::12 Bottle Case Supple and delicate sensation withDeep crimson in colour. Ripe plum and cedar aromas combine with an inviting, exotic perfume of cinnamon and cloves. Bursting with plum, blackberry, cedar and dark berry flavours, the palate evolves into enticing savoury notes from the French oak. The lovely natural acidity combines well with the expressive fruit and tannins, keeping the wine enticing and structural. This wine is blended to be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve for five to seven