Purple Palate

Dusty and dry, there is a clear sense of place in this wine, encompassing the soil, and the climate, as well as the supreme experience Rob Gibson has in tending to his vines. So often Merlot is disappointing and unvarietal. It is very tough to grow well, but this wine easily achieves what many fail to. The colour is so dark it is hard to define, there are endless aromas on the nose that remind me of macerated black berry skins, spearmint and freshly rolled cigars, but there are also the dry mouth coating tannins that reflect the quality of the fruit that has created this wine. - SG