Ok, yes this winery is owned by the owner of the store. Yes, he's my boss. Having said that, this blog is reserved for only the best wines we try and its going to stay that way. So, Yes, this wine deserves it spot here.
I think what makes this wine a winner for me is the blend. Margaret River has always been known for Cabernet, but the percentage of Merlot in the blends has been creaping up over time which of course makes for easy drinking, drink now styles which have their place in the market.
This wine is a Bordeaux inspired blend of Malbec, Cab, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, each making up approximately a quarter of the blend. The Malbec, or Monster as we sometimes call it, really beef's this drink up and is a welcome change from the fleshy aformentioned Cab Merlot styles.
The nose is lifted with red berry fruit, while the palate is full bodied and earthy, with beautiful firm tannins. This wine is sure to improve with cellaring.
Retails at $38 which is really a bargain when you look at its rivals from the region
J
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