Bellarine Estate Julian’s Merlot 2005 Monday, Jul 2 2007
Tasting Notes and Australia and Bellarine and Variety and Red and merlot et al
This is the first of a selection of wines I have from Bellarine Estate. I don’t have one of the excellent Pinot Noir that Lincoln reviewed the other week though as I was sent Merlot instead. Fine by me because I like to concentrate on the A-List grapes.
Colour looks a little developed. Aromas of sweet red berry, spice, toffee, leaf litter, dried herbs and vanilla. On the palate light to medium bodied with red fruit, earth and spicy flavours. A little like a pinot in some respects. It feels quite crisp and refreshing with light tannins and a little warmth. Good length of flavour with a tangy red fruited finish. Rustic and honest. A wine for drinking rather than contemplation..although it’s curiously engaging nonetheless. Really like this.
Rated : 89 Points
Tasted : Jul07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $28
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2009
Source : Winery Sample
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2 Responses to “Bellarine Estate Julian’s Merlot 2005”
July 3rd, 2007 at 7:07 am
And a few extra points for the name.
July 3rd, 2007 at 9:05 am
Bellarine does sound lovely doesn’t it.
GW