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Angove Merlot 2015
Coonawarra
Angove grows a great range of grapes at the family estate, but went to Coonawarra, “Australia’s finest red wine region” (The Times), to source some rich Merlot for this cuvée. From a recent ‘Winery of the Year’, it’s ripe, luscious and deeply fruity.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Deep and velvety with elegant plum and cedar notes
Aroma
Spiced plum and blackcurrant with notes of menthol
A thirst for innovation and perfection has helped the Angove family cellar gain a coveted 5-Star rating from Australia’s foremost wine critic, James Halliday. This fine, barrel matured red sees them again move into new territory. It’s one of a series of wines showcasing classic grapes from top regions – in this case a silky smooth Merlot from Coonawarra. Coonawarra’s famous red volcanic soils overlay a deep bed of limestone, rather like the best parts of Saint Emilion, where of course Merlot thrives. Vines are forced to penetrate deep into the ground, producing grapes with wonderful intensity. Angove’s 2015 has rich, plummy flavours and a long, vanilla tinged finish. Delicious on its own or with lamb dishes – roasted lamb or shepherd’s pie.
For the 2013 vintage
