Pastiche, luxurious, succulent.
Formerly the Oldfield Series the new nomenclature of this range is Oldfield Reserve, the label colour has also morphed to a warm taupe-brown (no image available). Along with the Merlot as its key component, there is 15% Cabernet Franc.
This vintage of the reserve Merlot is a pastiche of plums muddled with black cherry, star anise and mocha, dried roses and botanical, cedar chips and leather. Generous, luxurious and chocolaty it is mouthfilling and succulent. Great balance and equally chic.
Pair: beef, lamb, hearty pastas, stews.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 2nd, 2017