Printhie from the of Orange district of NSW has created this fantastic Cabernet Merlot. I had my first taste of this drop at the Jenolan Caves dining room and almost made a detour from the Hunter Valley just to go back and find some. I'm hoping the local Choice Liquor store has this one in stock. I will check it out this coming Tuesday if I get a chance.

This cool climate wine is made up of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot and has a rich ruby red colour. The Merlot grapes should have given it a slight mauve tint but I must have been too busy drinking it to notice. There is a trace of oak, which I like in a red, with slight traces of chocolate and blackcurrant... but enough of the snobbishness. Get a bottle and give it a try. Don't chill it.

It's a drink now wine, I wouldn't bother trying to put it down for any length of time... I doubt anyone has the discipline required to keep them down.

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