Wine of the week: Irvine Estate 2010 Merlot

$28

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$28

FYI — this sits mid-range in a merlot pack produced by the Australian king and queen of the variety, Jim Irvine and daughter Jo. Around it an $18 Springhill is great value, above it the top shelf Grand Merlot and Merlot Royale are extraordinarily powerful, long-living but still eminently drinkable. This is cherry fruit all over, neatly oaked and spicy and vibrant to the max.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 'A cut above'

Region: Barossa, SA

Value: Very smart

Food: Black bean beef

Information in this article is correct as of 22 April, 2014.

Originally published on taste.com.au