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Mission Merlot 2005

Tasted:	10 Aug 2007 (age 2 years)
Name:	Mission Reserve Merlot (294)
Variety:	Merlot
Year:	2005
Producer:	Mission
Region:	New Zealand
Rating:	ok+
Web Site:	Not available

The colour was quite deep purple ruby red. The bouquet had strong plum fruit, light vanilla tannins. There was a smooth start, plummy fruit and mushroom savoury characters, and a dry tannic finish. This wine was quite fruity with some tannin and savoury balance.

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.