Smith & Hooper Merlot Wrattonbully 750ml

Aroma is inviting showing an opulent convergence of berries, clove and allspice with a waft of bay leaf. The palate is lively and bright opening with initial red berries and plum fruit that build to a chocolate praline-like mid palate with soft warm tannins that please long after the wine is sipped. Blended to be enjoyed now and, at a minimum, the next five years. Try matching with an Asian spiced poached pork belly.