2013 Kabaj Merlot

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  10/5/2021 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 91 Points

  Kabaj Tasting. Drank in Gabriel Standart.
  Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour. Legs.
  Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of vanilla oak toast barrle, cedarwood, blackberry fruit underneath the ton of oak influence, black cherries. Developing.
  On the plate, dry, medium+ acidity, medium alcohol (13.5%), high tannins, full body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of leathery animal hide, blackberry, black cherries, charming sweet earthiness, cedarwood + integrating vanilla oak. Very leathery long finish.
  Good quality. Feels over-oaked on the nose, but actually already integrating on the palate. Interesting Merlot that absorbs the oak much better than Pinot Noir in my opinion. Could be quite good in a few more years with more integration.

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