2008 Grey Sands Merlot
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Patrick Eckel
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Winery
Grey Sands
Vintage
2008
Grape Variety
Merlot
Region
- Tasmania
Alcohol (%)
13.6
Purchase Price ($)
40
Closure
Cork
Source
Sample
The 2008 Merlot is the current release from Grey Sands and they have released it at a great point in it's maturity, a veritable bouquet garni on the nose that is led by bay leaf with sultry and leathery dark fruits and touch of peppermint.
The palate gives balance and structure that is consistent with the winemaking style of Grey Sands; leathery plum are wrapped by supple tannins with background notes of peppermint crisp and undergrowth, you are met with a long finish of plum and earth.
An very good expression of the much maligned variety.
The palate gives balance and structure that is consistent with the winemaking style of Grey Sands; leathery plum are wrapped by supple tannins with background notes of peppermint crisp and undergrowth, you are met with a long finish of plum and earth.
An very good expression of the much maligned variety.