Glen Carlou Collection Merlot 2018

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ACT | Canberra District

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Australia

The Global Fine Wine Challenge

Glen Carlou Collection Merlot 2018

Glen Carlou

Exhibitor

Collection

Label

ACT | Canberra District

Region

Australia

Country

Natural Cork

Closure

2018

Vintage

14.5%

Alcohol Content

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RRP (AUD)

Distinctive raspberry red berry fruits on the full bodied palate are balanced by the lushness of plum and black currant flavours, supported by ultra fine acidity. A beautifully concentrated mouthfeel with poised oak tannins encouraging a deep and richly textured aftertaste. To date this release was awarded 92 points by Decanter in 2020 and 4 Platter stars that same year.

Additional Features

Aged for 14 months

Ageing Length

Oak - French

Ageing Type

Natural Cork

Closure

None

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Gold [GFW22]

2022 Global Fine Wine Challenge

96 | Incredibly pure and intense aromas. High toned. Blueberry. Boysenberry. Flecks of green. A little mint. The palate is gorgeous. Intense fruit supported by bright acidity. Youthful. Cellaring potential. The acidity is very high. Needs time.

90 | Attractive developed cassis, espresso, amaro aromas with star anise notes. Sweet blackcurrant, espresso flavours, Fine looseknit chalky tannins and underlying chinotto nots.

95 | Leafy red currant with smokey smudges. Bright fresh and vibrant. Lots of freshness in the acid line with a minty thread and plentiful fine-grained tannins.

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