Hunt & Harvest Merlot 2016, Napa, USA Carignan - Grenache - Syrah Florian Mathieu La Nature Au-Dessus

Florian Mathieu La Nature Au-Dessus is a vin orange made by Florian Mathieu from a selection of older vines growing on limestone in the heart of the Languedoc

The tannins are present but not aggressive and are perfectly balanced with the acidity

From one of the lesser-known Pauillac crus classés

A Raspberry quaffer

with a wide window for enjoying over the coming 15 or so years

Hunt & Harvest Merlot 2016, Napa, USA Carignan - Grenache - Syrah Florian Mathieu La Nature Au-DessusThis wine displays the hallmark characteristics of Napa Valley Merlot crafted in a classic and food friendly style. In the glass, the wine is vibrant garnet red in color and has lifted aromatics of red plum, dark cherry, and dusty milk chocolate. The fruit on the palate is bright with satsuma plum and red berries. The prominent acid line throughout the palate fits neatly with the mid weight tannin profile and leads to a finish that has touches of