Buccella Merlot 2018 (750ml) Northern Rhône

Buccella Merlot 2018 (750ml) Northern RhôneOur Merlot fruit comes from two blocks atop a knoll in the famed Hyde Vineyard, where harvests typically yield less than two tons per acre. Its a youthful wine thats invitingly approachable, while still offering the richness and decadence we love. Buccella Merlot is graceful and layered. Aromas of rhubarb, raspberry jam and ripe plum jump out of the glass and mingle with hints of baking spice, clove and vanilla bean. An alluring mid palate is balanced

and will age for 15 years easily

Fantastic old world results

Nicholas is the son of Yiannis Choutris

and nutmeg

The palate rounds out with spice and vanilla and ends with a smooth lingering finish

this wine opens with scents of currants and dried roses

by cool Alpine air in September which ensured the crop spent the necessary time on the vine

tropical passion fruit and pineapple

Well-marked by new oak

But the balance will help it age well for the next few years

passion fruit and apple with bright acidity

This feels like a thoroughbred ready to run