This is a merlot dominant red blend, which makes for plush red fruit - velvety, glossy, full - underscored by the slightest bit of grippy, barby cab sauv. There is a bit of malbec third-wheeling, which adds to the complexity and shape of the package. It’s inky and full. Chewy and bristling. Sweet vanilla french oak and dark chocolate ride the fringes of the dense fruit core. Bordeaux is very rarely described as ‘friendly’, usually being much more high-brow. This is more your slap-you-on-the-back-friendly, and we reckon you should say ‘g’day’.