Meerlust Merlot - 2000 (750ml) Mixed Wines Chateau Montelena's 1985 remains frightfully

Chateau Montelena's 1985 remains frightfully backward at nearly ten years of age

and smoky pork shoulder

The 2006 Aglieta Brunello di Montalcino is another fabulous wine from this great producer

The complex flavors linger on the palate

Known as the world's first single-barrel Canadian whisky

Meerlust Merlot - 2000 (750ml) Mixed Wines Chateau Montelena's 1985 remains frightfullyA blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc aged 80% in new Nevers 300 liter barrels for 22 months, the flagship 2007 Rubicon did not live up to its reputation. It has a well defined, quite opulent mint tinged bouquet with touches of macerated red cherries, red currant and sloes. The palate is medium bodied with a toasty entry and good depth. I would like to see more of the Cabernet Sauvignon character coming through and more