Characteristic plum fruit with a hint of cherry and eucalyptus. Medium to full bodied, with soft fruit. Long finish, supported by supple tannins.
This wine shows an elegant, layered structure with softer fruit. The 2007 shows the characteristic tannin structure that we have seen in wines of this vintage. These are round and supple, offering lovely support to the fruit. As this vineyard continues to mature we have more flexibility with regard to oaking, and have been looking at using slightly more new wood, while keeping with the style that Fairview Merlot is known for. - Anthony de Jager