From out of nowhere comes this highly-rated and surprisingly affordable merlot.

2004

93/100 points from James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion 2007); 90/100 points in the Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007

gold medal: trophy and gold medal Royal Hobart Wine Show 2005

silver medal: Royal National Wine Show Canberra 2005, Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2005

bronze medal: Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2005

Winemaker’s tasting notes: "Pretty crimson red in colour; lifted bouquet of berry and liquorice fruit, with the added complexity of custard powder oak; the palate is mid-weight but full-flavoured with sweet blueberry fruit and cinnamon spice; the tannins are typical of merlot, being velvety and well integrated; amazing length of berry fruit and vanilla oak on the finish". 14.1% alc.