Irvine Estate Merlot 2017/18 75cl Moobuzz The grapes receive a cold

The grapes receive a cold maceration of around 4 days followed by a cuvaison of some 20 to 30 days depending on the cuvée at a temperature of 32°

The original block was destined to be a cricket ground for the local community but was instead planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz

with vodka rather than rum

this comes back onto my shelf - one of the best value Pinot Noirs in the world

A second wine is produced under the label S de Siran

Irvine Estate Merlot 2017/18 75cl Moobuzz The grapes receive a coldIrvine do Merlot brilliantly and this is another cracking example. Such a lovely red berry and cherry flavour with silky chocolate and mellow tannin.