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Hugh Hamilton The Ratbag Merlot 2016 Wine Review

Hugh Hamilton The Ratbag Merlot 2016

Hugh Hamilton The Ratbag Merlot 2016

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2020-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Hugh Hamilton

Agent: Vinexx

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Merlot food pairings: barbecued chicken, gourmet burgers, grilled pork chops.

This Hugh Hamilton The Ratbag Merlot 2016 was reviewed on June 22, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Hugh Hamilton, The Ratbag 2016 is a full-bodied Merlot from the Mclaren Vale. Juicy, generous and it keeps on delivering on the palate! Look for fleshy ripe purple plums, ripe blueberries and minty flavours finishing supple and juicy. Ratbag is Aussie slang for a rogue, a cunning person, a non-conformist – in short, a real character. - Community Wine Reviews

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