2022 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River

Dense ruby from core to rim. Blackberry and plum fruits, iodine and tobacco leaf on the nose. Plush and powerful dark fruits fill the palate on entry. As that fruit flows dark minerality and dusty tannins build as well, bringing a chorus of sensations and complexities to a long and drying finish. It’s a remarkably intense wine for the price 13 JUN 2024 Drink 2024–2036

91 points SK therealreview.com

This Cabernet Merlot packs a punch! Bright and charming, the perfume of Cabernet Sauvignon strikes you first, followed swiftly by its precise and structured palate. With its partner in crime Merlot providing the palate weight, with fruit generosity and richness.

Blend 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 5% Malbec.

Red, with purple hues. Mulberries and satsuma plums lift out of the glass in an explosive fashion. Followed by aromas of red currants, cherries and cranberries with a touch of vanilla spice and a hint of smokiness. Juicy, medium bodied and full of flavour. Red currants, cherries and blueberries fill the palate complemented by the dusty fine-grained tannin and precise structure. The refreshing acidity balances the supple tannin and red fruits for an extremely smash-able wine that leaves you wanting more.

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