Shabo Reserve Merlot 2022

Translucent garnet ruby with very slight clearing at the rim. Nose is medium plus intensity, with raspberry syrup, ripe black cherry, stewed strawberry, rose petal, red plum. Palate is medium body, medium to medium plus acidity, medium tannins. Surprisingly grippy. Ripe black cherry, ripe raspberry, ripe red plum and plum skin. Medium plus finish. Surprisingly hot and overripe coming from Ukraine. 88 points.

Tasted March 12, 2025