Radford Dale Merlot 2008

In a land where this varietal often plays second or third fiddle, we’ve unashamedly made this pure Merlot in an intense, deep and yet spontaneous style. Ripe, juicy blueberry flavours firmly but ripely connected in a web of subtle tannins, finishing with a bright mineral ring. Eager yet restrained. Proof that good Merlot has a home in the Cape.

Previewed 05 pvsly admired as template of var's potential: violet & blackcurrant perfume, black pepper & scrub shading to the fine-grained tannins. Nudges next level. (Platter 2009)