Clarendon Hills, Brookman Merlot Vintage:2003 A slightly riper and more

A slightly riper and more deeply pitched nose speaks of cassis

but this wine ended up being the real surprise of the tasting

powdery yet discrete

with striking resonance that builds with time in the glass

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Clarendon Hills, Brookman Merlot Vintage:2003 A slightly riper and moreThe 2003 Merlot Brookman Vineyard (which saw about 40% new French oak) is superb. A strong case can be made that there is no better Merlot being made in Australia. It is a dense, thick, juicy effort offering hints of roasted coffee intertwined with berry fruit and chocolate. Medium to full bodied, long, opulent, and silky, it should be enjoyed over the next 10+ years.