Kay Brothers Merlot 2003 Saturday, Jul 29 2006
Tasting Notes and Australia and McLaren Vale and Variety and Red and merlot et al
McLaren Vale mania continues..with many more to come. I’m a bit snuffly at the moment but this wine is up to the task.
Aromas of ribena, black plums, green olive, meat and vanilla oak. Touch of licorice. Rich blackcurrant and plum fruit with more meaty savoury flavours. Plenty of fine drying powdery tannins. Warming alcohol and meaty blackcurranty finish. I like this and find it has good drinkability in a hearty winter warmer sort of way. Surprisingly the alcohol does not bother me too much, although it does pack a fair punch and numbs the gums. It may be too much for some though so consider yourself warned.
Rated : 88 Points
Tasted : Jul06
Alcohol : 15.5%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2009
Source : Winery Sample
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