Black fruit and plenty of oak create a dark flavor profile for this Merlot. The animal and earth elements noted in more than a few South African reds adds an unexpected complexity, but like Burgundian barnyard, some tasters will have trouble with it. The long finish of tart plum, chocolate and oak wraps it up nicely. Best drunk now through 2004. —M.M.
Black fruit and plenty of oak create a dark flavor profile for this Merlot. The animal and earth elements noted in more than a few South African reds adds an unexpected complexity, but like Burgundian barnyard, some tasters will have trouble with it. The long finish of tart plum, chocolate and oak wraps it up nicely. Best drunk now through 2004. —M.M.
Black fruit and plenty of oak create a dark flavor profile for this Merlot. The animal and earth elements noted in more than a few South African reds adds an unexpected complexity, but like Burgundian barnyard, some tasters will have trouble with it. The long finish of tart plum, chocolate and oak wraps it up nicely. Best drunk now through 2004. —M.M.
Black fruit and plenty of oak create a dark flavor profile for this Merlot. The animal and earth elements noted in more than a few South African reds adds an unexpected complexity, but like Burgundian barnyard, some tasters will have trouble with it. The long finish of tart plum, chocolate and oak wraps it up nicely. Best drunk now through 2004. —M.M.