Harvest: 24-03-2021 | Bottled: 07-02-2022 | Alc: 14.5% | pH: 3.3 | T.A.: 6.9g/L

Colour: Rich garnet red. 

Nose: Opulent fruit aromas of plum, mulberry, mocha and a hint of brambly leafiness sets the tone for this cool climate Merlot.

Palate: This medium weighted wine is beautifully structured to showcase the underlying plum and berry flavors creating a complex yet nuanced palate. Mulberry, chocolate, cola and spice are all there on the palate, supported by firm yet elegant oak tannins, resulting in naturally balanced acidity and a prolonged, lingering finish. A pleasure to drink now yet will continue to evolve over the next seven to eight years.

Winemaking: The fruit, harvested by machine, was crushed and destemmed before entering a closed fermenter. Throughout the fermentation process, which included 2-3 daily pump-overs, the wine developed its unique profile. After pressing, a light settling phase preceded the transfer to French oak barrels (22% new) for a nine-month maturation period.

Winemaker: Rob Diletti

At checkout a 10% discount will be applied to a 12 bottle order of this wine.

Reviews

• 2020 vintage - 94 points James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion.
• 2018 vintage - 94 points James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion.

Awards

•  2017 vintage - Gold Medal Wine Show of WA 2018