2009 Mercer Wine Estate Anthem Reserve Red

Tasting Notes

This wine opens with beautiful warm spice and vanilla notes which move into cherries and dark fruits, yielding a long, balanced mouth-feel reminiscent of St. Emillion.

Cases Made

232

Blend

64% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot

ABV

14.7%

Accolades

91 Points - Wine Advocate

The estate’s Merlot-dominated Bordeaux blend, the 2009 Anthem is comprised of 64% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot. Offers loads of black raspberry, licorice, toast, spice and jam to go with an up-front, sweetly fruited and balanced feel on the palate. Rich, concentrated and medium to full-bodied, it will have 10-12 years of total longevity. Drink now through 2022.

90 Points - Wine Spectator