2018 Irvine Grand Merlot 750ml Ata Rangi red liquorice

red liquorice

dark building next to the chook shed near the Tocaciu family home in Coonawarra

but Penfolds’ rigorous fruit selection ensured only the finest parcels were used

The entire production is barrel fermented

2018 Irvine Grand Merlot 750ml Ata Rangi red liquoriceTwo words come to mind when you mention great Australian Merlot. Jim Irvine. Jim's Grand Merlot is the benchmark of complex and elegant Merlot in Australia and his Eden Valley vineyards are the perfect place to produce this iconic wine. Award tasting note: "Elegant style with menthol and plum notes. Fine green tannins. Rich concentration. Lovely balance and lingering finish." Silver, International Wine Challenge