Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2023 Bin 45

Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2023 Bin 45Tasting Notes Colour: Crimson red with purple hues. Nose: Dark plum and cherry fruits with underlying spice and savoury oak aromatics. Palate: Plummy fruits burst mid palate along with soft silky tannins and subtle integrated oak spice completes a soft and balanced mid palate. Aroma Dark plum and cherry fruits with underlying spice and savoury oak aromatics Palate Plummy fruits burst mid palate along with soft silky tannins and subtle integrated oak

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and firm yet rounded tannins that add structure

An excellent example of medium bodied Cabernet with elegant framing tannin

Upholding the Wolf Blass tradition of expert blending

There is a finely sculpted muscularity

Maturation: 2 months’ maturation in 80% seasoned and 20% new French and American oak has enhanced structure and complexity

and a cool spring and early summer

wild white strawberries

3% Petit VerdotVin de France

The Wine Advocate

Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice with tonic and garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint

cedar and vanilla