Theory & Practice Merlot 2020 De Kuyper The 'return of an old

The 'return of an old friend'

After a few breaths the wine opens up to crushed strawberry seeds and more savory notes

Some red meat and sweet barley lingers

the upper Brancott Valley and the Kekerengu Coast

Theory & Practice Merlot 2020 De Kuyper The 'return of an oldFrom winemaker extraordinaire comes the Theory & Practice Merlot! A complex savoury nose with fruit characters of black plum from the merlot and some lifted black currant bud notes from the Cabernet Franc. Barrel ferment notes of coffee, funk and chorizo sausage add savoury complexity and interest. The palate is very full bodied with amazing weight and fineness. The spice notes are in the range of vanilla, caramelised sugar and toasted raisin bread.