Strathewen Hills 2005 Merlot (Yarra Valley)

Country: Australia /
Variety: Merlot Victoria
Winery: Strathewen Hills / Yarra Valley

Pretty robust in style for Merlot, with the ripe black-cherry fruit framed by plenty of structure. There’s a minty or resiny note to the aromas and flavors, which imparts a slightly medicinal edge to the prolonged finish. Drink now–2012, possibly beyond.