Petaluma Merlot 2006 (Coonawarra) Moët & Chandon Chalky and creamy with a

Chalky and creamy with a lovely balance of breadiness and freshness — the Chardonnay delivering finesse and elegance

and spices are woven together into a well-balanced and complex palate of genuine character

prepared in exceptionally soft spring water from a private Black Forest source

with great energy and a lingering nutty finish

Malt biscuit

Petaluma Merlot 2006 (Coonawarra) Moët & Chandon Chalky and creamy with a"Has retained very good hue; has an altogether Old World Bordeaux slant to the savoury, black olive overtones to the blackcurrant fruit and fine, but persistent, tannins running through to the long finish." 96 Points James Halliday, Halliday's Wine Companion, 21st March 2022