Hilltops
Merlot 2005

As always, there were Chalkers Crossing wines knocking on every door, including some beautiful prior vintages. Sommeliers take note; this is a serious producer.

James Halliday’s 2005 Top 100
The Weekend Australian
19th November 2005


Tasting Notes
   
Colour: Deep red with red hues
   
Nose: Red plum, dark cherry aromas
   
Palate:

Complex palate with red berries and vanilla flavours from the maturation in French oak barriques. The palate has smooth and silky tannins. The finish is full and lingering

   
Style: Full bodied wine matured for twenty fours months in 100% French oak barriques
   
Serve with: Red meat, poultry and soft cheese
   
Best drinking: Now to 2015
   
Closure: Screw cap