This is a dark, powerful wine, extracted from slowly and fully ripened fruit. On the nose the wine offers copious dark berry fruit, with nicely integrated, lightly toasted oak aromas, and hints of vanilla. In the background there are hints of pepper and spice, which elevate and balance the aromas of this wine. On the palate, the wine is big and well-extracted. It bursts onto the palate with a deeply layered texture and medium-grain tannins, followed by a lush mid-palate and a long lingering finish.

Think tropical fruit cheescake - crisp fruit and creamy texture. This wine displays a rich golden tone, with brilliant clarity. There are expressive aromas of golden apple, figs and ripe pear. These aromas integrate nicely with richer aromas of light caramel, truffle, and a nice complement of toasted vanillin oak. There is a very appealing earthy tone. On the palate, the wine is rich and full on the attack, encompassed by a full-bodied creamy texture, which leads seamlessly into the lingering finish.

This 2017 Estate Merlot has bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined with hints of mocha, vanilla and cola. On the palate the wine is both relaxed and invigorating. There is a wonderful round mid-palate that is well-balanced on a beam of acidity. The framework of gentle tannins leads this wine into a lingering finish that is both full, yet bright. This elegant wine will age gracefully.

Vibrant Refreshing Rosé

The wine has an elegant, light salmon pink color, with vibrancy and freshness. Thearomas offer fresh floral tones, strawberry, subtle hints of red pepper and dried cinnamon. On the palate the wine displays an elegant balance of ripe, light redberry fruit and vibrant, crisp acidity. The finish is fresh and should provide a wonderful accompaniment to a range of spring and summer dishes.