Rust En Vrede Merlot 2016

Introduction

This Merlot offering from Rust en Vrede, affirms their excellence as red wine specialists. Ripe plums, mulberry, liquorice, thyme and cured meats on the nose follow through on the palate showing this complex wine as juicy and savoury simultaneously. Judicious use of oak alongside skin tannins add spice and structure whilst firmly supporting the fruit. This is a serious yet effortless Merlot beautiful to drink now but will reward cellaring for the next decade.