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2005 Merlot

Broomstick Estate Merlot 2005

Variety: 100% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.4% alc/vol approximately 7.6 Standard Drinks
Fruit Source: estate grown, Margaret River
Winemaker: Andrew Gaman, Rockfield Estate
Colour: Bright purple with excellent clarity.
Nose: Excellent varietal character with Margaret River regional mint. Young berry fruits, clean and in balance.
Palate: Rich ripe berry fruit layered on a subtle liquorice background. Mellow fine grained oak and fruit tannins fill the mouth adding length to the wine.
Oak Maturation: 12 months on French and American oak.
Cellaring potential: 2-9 Years
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Fragrant and fruit aromas; a delicious Merlot, with fine cassis and rasberry fruit on the light to medium bodied palate; fine tannins in perfect balance. Value plus for a cantankerous variety. Rating 93/100
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion