December 27, 2023 - Consistent with previous tasting notes.
January 3, 2023 - As atypical of a Merlot as one can taste. Heavy and superbly tannic. Brick color with a lighter garnet rim. Once the oak is overcome on gets the brightness of red berries. There’s life in this yet. Drink over 2 days and the 2nd day it had mellowed. I guess it could do with a decant initially.
January 16, 2022 - Deep ruby colored. Intense nose with dark fruits and some espresso. On the palate Dark cherries, ripe plum, chocolate and blackberries. Full bodied with a medium acidity. Velvety tannins, nicely integrated. Alcohol is a little too hot. Not super complex but a nice overall structure and a good balance. Nice medium long and savory finish.
In a good spot right now. Drink up within the next few years. (IG)
April 5, 2021 - After One Point Five 2009 and Relentless 2009, now time for my lone bottle of Merlot 2010. Nose of chocolade, cherries and blackberries.
On palate this is clearly superior to One Point Five Cabernet 2009 and Relentless 2009 with better balance, better freshness, better hidden alcohol. Super concentrated with plush tannins and overall soft personality. Easy drinking wine of excellent quality but frankly not in the same league as Newtons Unfiltered Merlots from 1991 & 1997 which combine opulent richness with refined and effortless personality.
March 24, 2021 - Dark red medium body wine (15.3%). Sophisticated dark berry fruits with a hint of caramel. Excellent finish.
July 23, 2020 - Consistent with previous tasting notes.
November 22, 2019 - Showing very nice. Agree with the past few posts.
March 15, 2019 - Been a year since I last opened a bottle. Seems to have improved a bit since then. Drinking very well right now. Great stuff.
February 16, 2019 - Robe rubis avec un début d’évolution. Nez raffiné sur le fruit confit, chocolat, café, beurre, grillé, boisé et petit fruit. Vin assez rond avec une bonne longueur. Bel équilibre. Décanté 1h.
December 25, 2018 - Last had this Xmas 2015. Very similar showing - not showing age yet. Medium bodied; stronger mocha on the finish; supple tannins.