Rochford Estate ‘la Droite’ Merlot Cabernet 2022 from Yarra Valley opens with rich aromas of black cherry, mulberry, tea leaf, red licorice, cacao, and tobacco. The palate is plush and velvety, revealing complex dark berry compote, blood plums, fine acidity, and a silky chocolate texture with a lingering touch of liquorice on the finish. This wine balances depth and elegance with structured length.