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Since I enjoyed Annie’s Lane Riesling 2005, I figured I would also give the 2004 Cabernet Merlot a try. It’s a wine that is widely available, with the price fluctuating between $11 and $16.
Vibrant and promising aromas of mint, cherry and plum, a medium bodied wine with red fruit and chocolate flavours. Well balanced, finishing with some powdery tannin and dark fruits.
Although this Cabernet Merlot lacks the structure of some more expensive examples, it does represent good value for money and is very approachable now. The winery also advises cellaring potential up to 7 years.
Score: 7/10
Price: $11-16
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.4%
Other Opinions: Winorama
Would I buy this wine again?
Yes, this is a good value for money quaffer.
The wine is unfortunately unbalanced due to its 14.5% alc. Whilst it is generous in an uncomplicated way it shows no real varietal expression or Clare Valley earthiness. A good quaffer with the sweet fruit most people look for - there is better vale out there though - I normally find the Annies Lane Shiraz a much better proposition & it does cellar well.
Comment by Damian — August 10, 2006 @ 1:30 am