Ken Forrester Merlot 2009

Hints of coffee, blackberry fruit flavours and a softness of tannin for soft early drinking.

A lovely, herbaceous wine with hints of cassis, mocha and cherry fruitcake. Elegant structure with a discernable backbone.

Seriously styled 05 took a step up last ed with ripe berry & choc supported by smooth, firm tannin. Yr Fr oak. (Platter 2009)

Soft, delicious blackcurrant fruit with elegant structure and discernable oak backbone.