2014 Esk Valley Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 87.6 points

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  12/9/2018 - sshayfin wrote: 90 Points

  appearance: med ruby
  nose: med + intense aromas of: blackberry, black currant, eucalyptus, mint, blossom, smoke, cedar, lavender, chocolate, coffee, toast, vanilla, vegetal, meaty, gamey, earth, dried blackberry, cooked cherry.
  developing
  palate:
  dry
  med + acidity
  high alcohol
  med + tannins
  med + body
  med + finish
  med intense flavors of blackberry, black currant, eucalyptus, mint, blossom, smoke, cedar, lavender, chocolate, coffee, toast, vanilla, vegetal, meaty, gamey, earth, dried blackberry, cooked
  quality: outstanding
  readiness for drinking: can drink now, but has potential for further aging

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  12/9/2018 - Yagil wrote: 87 Points

  WSET course Level 3, 9th session: Clear, med ruby
  Clean, med+ intensity aromas of dark red & black fruits: cranberries, black cherries, raspberries, black plums, earth, oak-vanilla, forest floor, mushrooms, tobacco, eucalyptus, mint, leather
  Developing
  Dry, med+ acidity, med+ tannins, high alc., med+ body, med flavours intensity: cranberries, cherries, raspberries, plums, oak-vanilla, mint, white pepper, fine dark chocolate, forest floor,
  med+ finish
  Outstanding
  Can drink now- but has potential for further ageing

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  9/4/2016 - ThomasE wrote: 87 Points

  Deep Red/purple, dark fruit, plum and touch of menthol on the nose, young but vibrant palate, liquorice, mocha, some spice leathery tannins. This is great, considering its price and level, drinking well now with food, would be interesting to lay a few down for 5 years to see what happens

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  10/10/2015 - MJINZ Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Oct 15 - still young, has development potential

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