The Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot has a bright, deep brick red colour. On the nose, there are delicate aromas of cherries, roses and blackberries and layers of complexity made up of spice, cedar and tar. These follow through to a juicy, firm palate with bright dark fruit notes of cherry and blackberry, sitting over a well-balanced structure. The acidity is high and tannins are concentrated and firm but the texture is silky smooth and gives the Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot good length.