Upchurch Counterpart

With lamb and flageolets Excellent pairing, does not go with Stilton Probably at or near peak : beautiful balance

Approachable Gentle tannins, cherry and a touch of bramble, long bright finish Decanted one hour,open three

Tart cherry with blackberry, cranberry and a hint of pepper and black olive tapenade. Solid tannins with a rich, full bodied mouthfeel. Long lasting finish

Decanted then served Ripe red berries, cherry acidity with a touch of cedar. Firm tannins, should probably wait a year before next

juicy and jammy merlot. Not profound or too complex but quite satisfying

Outstanding Soft tannins are holding a remarkably attractive package together. Subtle fruit, bottle is empty before you know it

Gifted to Toni/Trav

Feels softer and more advanced than I had expected at this stage. Tannins are integrating rapidly, very much red fruit led at this stage. Will need to monitor aging of remaining bottles

Much better showing than the taste I had at the winery. Cassis, menthol, plum, earth, red cherry, herbs, vanilla, flowers, and a hint of new leather on the nose. Plum, tart cherry, red cherry, cassis, raspberry, earth, and vanilla on the palate. I like the layered berry fruit. Nice acidity, lightly grippy tannins, med-long delicious finish. Just really tasty. Drinkable now, but a few years will help smooth out the tannins.

Had great expectations for this wine. Pricey, DeLille's winemaker.... Tried the wine with cheese. Kind of ordinary but a NY strip was coming and knew this wine would shine. You know, it still was pretty ordinary.

Merlot softer than expected at this stage. Smoke and cherries on nose. Layers of red fruit with hints of oak effect. Nice Hold a couple of years