The red wine Merlot Optime, vintage 2017 from the winery Weingut Familie Pimpel has been rated in 2021 by Peter Moser with 93 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Merlot from the region Lower Austria in Austria.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby, purple fading to ochre at the rim. Fine noble wood spices, ripe red cherries, subtle liquorice, tobacco notes, delicate herbal savouriness. Juicy body, ripe red cherries, subtle sweetness, taut tannins, fine toasty aromas, a hint of milk caramel on the finish, fresh, well-structured and mineral, lovely and long; a versatile food companion.
More about the tastingDeep ruby with purple reflections and broad rim brightening. Fine precious wood nuances, ripe red cherry, subtle liquorice, tobacco notes and delicate herbal savouriness. Medium body, subtle sweetness, fine roasted aromas and a hint of milk caramel on the finish. It has a fresh structure, lingers, and makes a versatile food companion.
More about the tastingVibrant ruby with purple reflections, brighter at the rim. Fine precious wood nuances, ripe red cherry, subtle liquorice and tobacco notes. Medium body, subtle sweetness on the palate with fine roasted aromas and a hint of milk caramel on the finish. Persistent, and will benefit from ageing.
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