Morton Estate Hawkes Bay Private Reserve Merlot 2009

Deep red in colour with ripe plums & an aromatic lift on the nose a soft, harmonious Merlot. Plums & spice characters are supported by subtle oak creating a soft & velvety wine.

Peter Saunders Long time wine critic and author of 25 edtions of a guide to New Zealand wine. He had this to say "Dry, medium weight red in very good drinking condition. Shows the Merlot roundness and charm very well. Versatile with food, can fit in easily with a wide range of courses."

Alcohol Vol 14%