Tuesday Blind Tastings
Star Lane Merlot 2010
Beechworth, Australia
Price: $50
Rating: 93
Source: Vinomofo
Description: A light colour with red on the rim. A confectionary nose kept tasters finding different fruits. The palate was astringent with perfume and musk. This wine was far from the traditional Australian plum pudding merlot. Lots of alluring fruits to keep you coming back for more.
Tasting date: 23 February 2016
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