Craneford - Merlot "John Zilm" 2004 (750ml) Rhône

Craneford - Merlot "John Zilm" 2004 (750ml) RhôneCritical Acclaim 92 points Robert Parker: "I continue to be shocked by encounters with top flight Merlot from Australia (it doesnt happen that often). Cranefords 2004 Merlot, a knock out effort from the Barossa that spent 16 months in French oak, exhibits a dark ruby purple color in addition to rich aromas of berry fruit, roasted coffee, chocolate, and subtle herbs. This fleshy, voluptuously textured, hedonistic Merlot will provide immense pleasure

the resulting wine was transferred into bottle for 15 months of maturation

#55 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018

Layers of flavour build across the medium bodied palate reflecting not only the fruit but the use of wild fermentation and ageing on yeast lees

and is soft enough to be approachable to a variety of levels of palate sophistication

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Spontaneous fermentation and aging in 1500 liter barrels characterize the Reihburg

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