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Mount Riley Merlot - Malbec 2010

Tasted:	31 May 2014 (age 4 years)
Name:	Mount Riley Merlot Malbec (340)
Variety:	Merlot - Malbec
Year:	2010
Producer:	Mount Riley
Region:	Marlborough
Rating:	good-
Web Site:	Not available

The colour was medium-deep red, with a medium edge. The bouquet had spicy vanilla, berry and tannins. The flavour had berry fruit, and a medium oak tannin finish. This wine was quite soft and fruity with moderate tannin balance, and medium body. Awards: NZ Wine Awards 2011 pure silver, Marlborough Wine Show 2011 highly recommended.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.