Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023 (6 Bottles) Coonawarra, Wrattonbully

Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023 (Wrattonbully, Limestone Coast, South Australia) – crafted by Heather Fraser from the estate’s Terra Rossa-over-limestone vineyards, this Merlot displays a deep plum-red hue and invites with aromas of ripe plum, cedar, exotic cinnamon and clove perfume, underpinned by blue-fruit notes. The palate is expressive and structured, bursting with plum, blackberry and cedar, subtly supported by French oak, while retaining invigorating natural acidity and well-integrated tannins. Drinking well now yet confidently age-worthy for 5-7 more years, this is a refined, textured Merlot – elegant, balanced, and thoroughly Wrattonbully.