2019 Merlot Reserve. Golubitskoe Estate
Kuban. Taman peninsula PGI,
Krasnodar region,
Russia,
13.5% vol., 850
Grape variety: Merlot
The wine is medium ruby in colour with a thin orange rim. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of prunes, black cherries, blackberries, violets and light notes of spices. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate integrated alcohol, medium mild acidity, medium ripe tannins, a medium body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of black berries. Very good wine; pleasant, varietal and diverse aromatics with a fairly high intensity; on the palate, the wine is balanced, a medium-bodied and moderately tannic, with good fruit concentration and length. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (2-3 years).
Country of purchase: Russia
Tasted on 29/09/2021