Wine Tasting Clip of Penfold's Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2006, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, 'A Taste of Wine Relief' held on 03 Mar 2007.
WINE: Penfold's Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2006
VINTAGE: 2006
PRODUCER: Penfold's
GRAPES: Merlot
REGION: South Australia
COUNTRY: Australia
ONE WORD: Deep
TASTING: A definite crowd-pleaser. Very bright, purple colour with a bouquet of juicy red fruits and hints of spice from the oak. The palate has noticeable juicy cherries and plums with well-integrated oak and soft tannins.
FOOD MATCH: Superb roast beef, best spuds and huge yorkies - "Happy Days with the Naked Chef" by Jamie Oliver