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Sirius Merlot 2001

Name:Sirius (45)
Variety:Merlot (9)
Producer:Sirius
Region:Marlborough

I tasted the 2001 vintage of this wine on 07 Nov 2004 when it was 3 years old and gave it a rating of ok.
The coulour was medium to deep purplish red. Bouquet showed quite strong spicy plum and raspberry fruit. The taste was of light vanilla oak soft and smooth, light tannins, then plum fruit flavours. This wine had a good length finish, its a fruity soft style, and fairly simple.
I tasted the 2001 vintage of this wine on 30 Jun 2005 when it was 4 years old and gave it a rating of ok.
The colour was medium-deep red, with a pinkish edge, there was moderate sediment. There was a slightly spicy plum fruit bouquet, and light vanilla oak. The taste showed smooth oak and fruity plum and berry flavours, with a soft dry finish. This was a fruity smooth style with light oak and mushroom flavours.

Tastings:2
Vintages:2001
Web Site:Not available
Average (3):Rating

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