Shannon 2009 Merlot " Mount Bullet" 750ml

"This wine is 100% Merlot from Bordeaux and Italian clones and is a dead ringer for a top flight Pomerol (think Gazin or Hosanna for a third the price). The palate shows remarkable concentration and delineation while exhibiting dense flavours of black currant, violets and cedar along with sweet vanillin echoes. Make no mistake though, this is not a 'wimpy' Merlot, it brings the tannins and it pack more flavour than you'd probably expect. If you really like BIG wines, drink it now but this will also reward cellaring of 10+ years. This is a benchmark for South African wine." - Tasted by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars