A 0–100 expert rating: 80–84 good, 85–89 very good, 90–94 excellent, 95–100 classic. Higher means a more highly regarded wine.
81/100Good
This rusty-colored Merlot is burnt smelling, with oregano and tomato-driven aromas. The palate feels dried out and raw, while flavors of burnt grass, roasted plum and tomato finish with an oxidized flavor.
Flavor profile
An estimate of the wine's structure: body (how full it feels), acidity (tartness), sweetness, and tannin (the drying grip in reds).