Blue Pyrenees has over fifty years of winemaking history in Central Victoria. And in that time it has built a reputation for hearty, full-flavoured wines with a touch of elegance thanks to the region’s cooler climate.
This Merlot is deeply coloured and is a bright, fresh and elegant Merlot style with very pure blueberry, leafy and cedar fruits plus some toaty oak adding sweetness. It is dry and concentrated with juicy acidity well matched with generous and fleshy dark berry fruits. This is an elegant Merlot that will provide drinking pleasure over the short to medium term.
Blue Pyrenees Estate Merlot 2017
- 91 points
- Bottle price: $20
- Drink: 2020 - 2025
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Reviewer:
Angus Hughson
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