EMMOLO MERLOT 2019 Bottle:1 clean finish of classic Marlborough

clean finish of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

barbecued citrus fruit and smoked meats

fresh acidity and the scorched-spice and dried-fruit finish you expect from this category

herbaceous notes mingle

EMMOLO MERLOT 2019 Bottle:1 clean finish of classic MarlboroughMade by Jenny Wagner of the family behind Caymus, Emmolo is an off shoot brand making merlot, sauvignon blanc and sparkling. It has a very lifted, almost piquant and pleasant nose of cranberry, raspberry, leafiness and mint with subtle peppery spice and oak vanillin in the background. It is medium weight, elegant and smooth yet a touch tart edged and sweet at the same time. The pleasant green streak carries on to the finish. The focus and length are