Downes Family Merlot
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Winery: | Downes Family Vineyards |
| Description: | 92 pts Tim Atkin MW This is the most of Shannon's three Merlots, but it's still better than the majority of Cape examples of the grape. Produced from a co-fermentation of five different clones, this is like a scaled down version of Mount Bullet, with lots of color, refined tannins, a hint of oak and silky, granular fruit flavors. 2021-25 90 points Wine Advocate #253 Feb 2021 Displaying both juicy red and black fruit scents balanced with oak, earth and spice tones in the glass, the 2018 Downes Family Merlot begins with layers of sage, juicy plum and dusty dark cherry before aromas of black spice and cedar appear in the glass. Flavors of oak, dark chocolate, cherry and black tea present themselves on the palate of the medium to full-bodied wine. The mouthfeel is still youthful and tight, showing firm, structured tannins, but it ends with a delightfully complex and evolving finish that will allow this to age until its 10th birthday. Nicely done. 2021-2028 |
| Price: | $ 24.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Southern Hemisphere Wine Center
| Address: |
5973 Engineer Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-504-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 714-892-3030 |
| Fax: | 714-892-6930 |
First added to 1000 Corks on October 5, 2020.
