Exhibiting even more vibrancy is the 2009 Cabernet-Merlot, coming in with a deep garnet-purple color. Pretty dark cherry and dried plum aromas and a touch of violets. A nice backbone of high acidity and a medium level of very fine tannins. Full body, nice purity and great value. Long finish. Drink now to 2016. Firestick is the label for the entry level range of well priced, early drinking wines from the Hunter Valley based producer, Poole’s Rock.Importer: The Wine Angel; www.Wine-Angel.com

The 2008 Cabernet-Merlot provides a deep garnet-purple color and warm blackcurrant and plum aromas plus some spice and dark chocolate. Crisp acidity, medium level of fine tannins. Good concentration and a long finish. Drink now to 2014. Firestick is the label for the entry level range of well priced, early drinking wines from the Hunter Valley based producer, Poole’s Rock.Importer: The Wine Angel; www.Wine-Angel.com