Hugh Hamilton

The Ratbag Merlot 2015

All the lift we have come to expect from Church Vineyard; plums, raspberries, star anise and rhubarb. A waft like walking past the open door of a confectionary shop. Salivatingly fresh fruit. Very pulpy palate,soft and luscious. The emery textured palate persists, plummy,long after you have finished the glass. 

Winemaker note: There were moves against Merlot –people would happily rip this grand Dame out by the roots and plant more Shiraz, probably. If I had only ever tasted the big company Merlots I might have been there with a shovel myself,but this is something different. Every reason to plant and care for Merlot is right here in the glass.