Merlot 2021 3L Double Magnum

A friend always used to say, “A magnum bottle of wine is the perfect size for two people if one of them isn’t drinking.” While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, it is true that magnum bottles are excellent choices for group imbibing, and double magnums even more so.

The Merlot has a beautiful ruby colour with garnet flashing around the edges and first reveals a delicate array of berries. This is followed by the alluring aroma of aniseed, cedar and liquorice which are all carried through to the palate.

French oak adds supports while the structure comes from the tannins. The texture is smooth, well-rounded, and lingering to remind you of its balance and elegance.

Perfect with roast leg of lamb or lamb shanks.

Magnum bottles expose double the amount of wine to roughly the same amount of oxygen, lengthening the aging process and keeping wines fresher for longer. Older vintages of wine in magnums are likely to be in better condition than those in 750-milliliter bottles.