Our Merlot is grown unirrigated on a perched terrace of fertile red loam which this variety loves. Lifted blackcurrant and ripe plums greet the nose with dark chocolate, mint and toasty oak being detected.
The palate shows ripe berry fruit, attractive herbal overtones, charry oak and plenty of firm tannin. Ripe fruit and BIG structure. Drink 1 to 5 years for optimal tannin development.
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| Alpine Valleys, North East Victoria
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| | | | Continuing the tradition of succulent and perfumed Merlot from the magnificent Porepunkah vineyard, the 2005 Merlot is a lovely creature. Delightful floral notes of violets and frangipani are balanced by warm chocolaty tones of fruitcake and vanilla. Over this, an earthy, truffle-like influence adds complexity and interest.
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| | An attractive, dark berry fruit driven palate with fine, integrated oak and lingering flavours. A generous, sweet, even chocolatey mid-palate is set off beautifully by ripe, refined tannins.
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| | | | Cellar up to seven years.
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| | Perfumed, subtle and yet powerful, my thoughts would be like dishes of lamb, try it with braised pheasant or duck, venison or squab and baked plums.
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| |  | | 2004 Trophy – Best Alpine Merlot, Alpine Valleys Wine Show
2004 Silver – Alpine Valleys Wine Show
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