Climbing Wines Merlot 2006 Tuesday, Jun 17 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and Orange and Variety and Red and merlot et al
Do we like the labels on these wines? It’s always a question? I know Lincoln does, and now I’ve decided that I think I agree with him. Always a dangerous move. Anyway, I like the what’s in the bottle too. Not sure if I have the points exactly right (could be 91 or so..) but never mind all that; it drinks really well and has intelligence, a swiss army knife (colour) and charm.
It’s spicy with red berries, plum, a touch of mint, black olive and subdued cedar oak - light and attractive. On the palate just medium bodied with red berries, a soft earthiness and some varietal black olive flavours. The tannins are fine and lightly grainy and it feels fresh and balanced with a good clean finish. It’s a lovely drink, not especially deep or rich, but soft and elegant with great drinkability. In short, a refreshing and highly civilised table wine.
Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Jun07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2012
Source : Winery Sample
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3 Responses to “Climbing Wines Merlot 2006”
June 18th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I reckon these labels are great - Interesting, colourful things that wrap the whole way around the bottle in a Where’s Wally type picture. Plus its supported by good quality booze in the bottle. Kudos to Phil Shaw for what he is doing up there.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I’m sure that Halliday rated their cab sav quite highly, might try the merlot
June 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
He did. I thought it was too green in the tannin department..but that was the 2005..not tried 06. I have more of them somewhere in the office.
GW