Tinhorn Creek 'Oldfield Reserve' Merlot 2020

Deep dark purple/reddish colour, reminiscent of freshly sliced beets with aromas still showing early stages of oak integration. Graphite and freshly baked rye bread lead into black cherry on the nose. The palate is tightly wound still, giving notes of espresso, black licorice and baking spices. With about an hour of air, it starts easing up showing dried cherries and fresh plum. Bright acidity gives this full-bodied wine some great freshness and carries nicely, with dense but focused tannins.