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This beautiful and seductive wine is the perfect companion for snuggling up by an open fireplace. It is soft and silky with rich, full flavours of spicy plum and mulberries.

94/100 James Halliday, Wine Companion 2011

91/100 Big Red Wine Book, Campbell Mattinson and Gary Walsh

2006 Merlot - "It's like flopping into a comfy plum velour covered bean bag and settling in for a night in front of the telly - very relaxed and easy." Gary Walsh - The Winefront

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The Backbencher does not have a seat in the ministry and individually has little power to influence policy. He takes a back seat to the Frontbenchers. So too with merlot – it has always taken a backseat compared to more fashionable wines. Often misunderstood, when carefully crafted, it can be a rich, full flavoured, yet smooth and soft wine. This 2008 is typical of the excellent merlot produced from our Kyeema Vineyard. As a young wine, it will benefit from decanting. It is savoury and tight until it opens up and then it displays a rich spectrum of plum and spiced berry fruits. It is wonderful with roast beef, smoked meats and for afternoon tea with fruit cake.