Smith & Hooper Reserve Merlot 2019 clos-larrouyat Very old 80+ yo vines

Very old 80+ yo vines giving painfully tiny yields

Acid creates tension on the palate with a touch of savoriness starting to develop

the Clare Valley with its warm days and cooling afternoon and night breezes

gradually revealing greater nuance and harmony over time

It’s a racy wine

Smith & Hooper Reserve Merlot 2019 clos-larrouyat Very old 80+ yo vinesMedium depth, dark cherry red in colour. The aromatics of this unique wine are bold and rich, with nuances of panforte, baking spices such as cloves, warm summer fruits, kirsch and a savoury note from the French oak. The palate is fresh and lively, plush yet structural. Flavours such as freshly picked plums, mocha and chocolate. Savoury and supple with great length. This genuinely unique and interesting wine celebrates Merlot as one of the worlds