Flavour Profile

The Little Penguin

The Little Penguin Merlot

Name: The Little Penguin Merlot
Brand: The Little Penguin
Price: 6.99 USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, South Eastern Australia

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

The Little Penguin Merlot is a delightful red wine produced by The Little Penguin winery. This wine is made from grapes grown in select vineyards in Australia's finest wine regions. The winemakers carefully select the best grapes to create a wine that is rich, smooth, and full of flavor. The Merlot grapes are known for their softness and fruitiness, which are perfectly captured in this wine. The Little Penguin Merlot is a medium-bodied wine with a deep ruby color and aromas of black cherry, plum, and vanilla. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety with flavors of ripe blackberry and a hint of spice. This wine is perfect for any occasion and pairs well with a variety of foods.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Little Penguin Merlot is an aromatic and juicy expression of the variety.On the nose, aromas of ripe berry, cherry, and plum are complemented by hints of toasted oak, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, this medium-bodied red offers a smooth and balanced texture, with flavors of blackberry, dried herbs, and cocoa, finishing with a lingering hint of sweet oak.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: The Little Penguin

Region: South Eastern Australia

South Eastern Australia is a vast wine region located in the south-eastern corner of the continent, stretching from the Murray Darling region in the north to the Great Dividing Range in the south. It is home to some of the country's most renowned wine regions, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and the Coonawarra. The history of winemaking in South Eastern Australia dates back to the early 19th century, when the first vineyards were planted in the Barossa Valley. Since then, the region has become one of the most important wine-producing areas in the country, with a wide range of styles and varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

0.0

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