This Rooster is sleek, suave and seductive, with enough structure to stand tall. His aromatic presence reveals rich dark plum, black cherry, warm baking spice, and notes of chocolate and oak. This extra-dry, medium to full-bodied Merlot has youthful, but not aggressive, tannins and fruit flavours of ripe plum, cherry and berry. Black tea, currant and spice notes linger on the finish. Aging in older American 85% and French 15% oak barrels for 12 to 14 months Excellent with grilled steak and sautéed mushrooms; lamb chops; duck breast in a red wine reduction; pheasant; beef tenderloin; prime rib; beef wraps; bean stews; two year old Canadian cheddar with walnut breads. The images of the Products and any packaging (if applicable) on our Website are for illustrative purposes only. Although we have made every effort to display the colours accurately, we cannot guarantee that your computer's display of the colours accurately reflect the colour of the Products and/or packaging. The Products may vary slightly from those images.