Martin Meinert, Merlot, 2020 Bottle New Hall Wine Estate while previous releases have been

while previous releases have been from bourbon casks

and dark chocolate soar from the glass

Marvellously flavoursome Scottish gin here from the Highland Liquor Co

plum and aromatic herbal overtones Soft

combined with subtle smoky notes of flint and nutty hints

Martin Meinert, Merlot, 2020 Bottle New Hall Wine Estate while previous releases have beenWhen crafting his Merlot, the winemaker gains inspriration by opening bottles of Pomerol from the top chateaux! This has all the wonderful, velvet softness that you expect of Merlot, with ever so much more personality. On the nose, the rounded, supple fruit gains complexity from a roasted pepper and herbal character. The texture is beautifully supple, and the tannin is really refined. A lovely wine with excellent balance.