Yalumba 2002 Merlot South Australia

Yow! A rather non descript wine from down under. You might want to open this bottle after your serve the good wine first…

It’s got a clear, bright ruby-violet color, which is good, but not a lot of structure to speak of. There seems to be plenty of berry notes with some moderate acidity but sadly, not a lot else. The balance is OK and the finish is rather short. There’s just not a lot of oomph to make this a better wine. It just kind of blah. No real off notes though, the one plus. Frankly, I think you can do better for the price.

Add to this bottle, 1 cup of honey, 1 cup of effervescent spring water, but it need not be quality water, and serve in a large bowl with plenty of ice. The youngest and most naive of nymphs will enjoy it and be properly relaxed to your whims.

– Silenus

Grade C- Price: $11

Wine Reviewed.
Yalumba
2002
Merlot
South Australia
Alcohol: 14% by volume.
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