This 6-bottle of "Drink Now" premium red wine bundle includes 3-bottle of 2016 Shareholder Shiraz and 3-bottle of 2017 The Dam Merlot. A combo for you to savour the delights of "drink now" award-winning Merlot and Shiraz from Ernest Hill Wines.
2019 Shareholder Shiraz:
The classic Hunter Valley Shiraz, this wine is medium to full-bodied with rich mulberry and blackberry flavours, smooth tannins, and a subtle hint of spice. Excellent with seared rump of Peking duck or a big, fat T-bone on the BBQ! Drinking now, or cellar to 5 years.
Halliday Wine Companion Rating: 91 pts
"This was a drought year. This much acidity is simply unnatural. Well constructed, all the same. A full-weighted red with a more refined carapace of tannin than its '17 predecessor, but without its rustic charm and developed complexities. This is still virile and youthful in comparison. Sweet cherry, clove, bergamot, new-car-seat leather and a loamy warmth careen along a lattice of vibrant acidity and the aforementioned tannins. Paradoxically light of feel due to the uncanny freshness." - Halliday Wine Companion 2022
Food Match: Roasted duck, BBQ T-Bone, or garlic and black pepper lean-meat skewers (satays)
Cellaring: Drink now or keep for 5 years.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Shipping: within Singapore
2019 the Dam Merlot:
Only limited amounts of Merlot have been planted in the Hunter Valley as it can sometimes not easy to grow and can be inconsistent in quality from year to year. However, when the right conditions do occur, the Hunter can produce Merlot, which is rich in spicy plum flavours, with that typical earthy overtones. Ernest Hill Wines only produce Merlot when the conditions are the best.
The ‘Dam’ Merlot is a lighter, slightly sweeter style and will appeal to the wine drinker looking for a natural drinking smooth style of red wine.
Medals: Silver medal at International Wine Challenge Vienna 2019
Food Match: Enjoy with crispy skinned duck, or Char Siew pork noodle.
Cellaring: Drink now or up to 6 years
Alcohol Content: 14%
Shipping: within Singapore