Cork Cutters Merlot 2022 Islay In a Cocktail: 40ML Garden

In a Cocktail: 40ML Garden Party Gin + 60ML dry Prosecco

’ 91 points

It is a rum from a blend of Dominican Republic (approx

liquorist in Dijon since 1874

Very long on the palate

Cork Cutters Merlot 2022 Islay In a Cocktail: 40ML GardenWINEMAKING: After being run across the sorting table the whole berries tipped directly into the open fermenter. Wild fermentation began within a day. The fruit was hand plunged twice daily until dry after which is was pressed off to French oak two 500L puncheons and a single French oak 228L Barrique. A tiny blend of the 3 barrels showed excellent lively fruit, tight structure from the large format oak, while the single barrique barrel prided developed