Shed 530 Estate, Mutu Reserve Merlot Cabernet 2020
Shed 530 Estate, Mutu Reserve Merlot Cabernet 2020 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Meerlust 'Rubicon', Stellenbosch 2022 Meerlust · Stellenbosch | £34.95 | |||
| Les Asteries Half 2018 Chateau Teyssier · Bordeaux | £46.00 |
Shed 530 Estate is a small producer whose Mutu Reserve is their flag-bearer red — a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon that leans into generosity rather than grip. The 2020 is plush with dark plum, blackcurrant, and a cocoa-dusted mid-palate, the oak well-integrated and the tannins smooth enough that you don't need to wait for them to settle. It's a wine that rewards a decent glass rather than a long stint in the cellar. We'd open this alongside a slow-roasted leg of lamb or a board of aged hard cheeses. If you're after a crowd-pleasing red with enough substance to hold its own at the table, this fits the bill neatly.