Mission Hill Reserve Merlot 2000

Thanks again to Nigel for sharing his personal stash with the gang and me yet again. This is another he picked up from the library on his last visit to the Mission Hill winery. Consensus is that this wine has just peaked, but it's still on the right side of delicious. It's tinged with brick, and bursting with flavours of stewed cherries, dried blueberries, and spicy sweet cinnamon hearts. There's even a bit of a meaty flavour, too. Drink this one right away... and toast Nigel while you're at it.