$30.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Merlot
Vineyard: Sourced from our old vine Barossa vineyard, these ancient, gnarled vines are not only surviving but thriving on their own roots in some of the oldest soils on the planet.
Season: Generous late winter rains replenished the soil profile followed into Spring. Consistent warm summer days, with cool nights allowed for ideal slow ripening.The vintage will be long remembered as an exceptional one.
Wine making: In March grapes were handpicked, pressed and transferred to open fermenters for a further eight days. Hand plunging occurred twice per day, before basket pressing into seasoned French and American Oak Barriques. Eighteen months of maturation, the Merlot wine was bottled without filtration or fining to capture the essence of the vineyard.
Appearance: Intense crimson with youthful purple hues.
Aroma/Bouquet: Lifted, elegant notes of blue fruits, blood and of course damson plums with a dash of Christmas pudding-like spice. All accented by hints of bramble and dark chocolate.
Palate: Lush, mouth filling sweet blackberry and plums elegantly covers the palate with nuances of sweet spice. Silky, fine tannins and dark chocolaty notes tickle throughout the lengthy palate with youthful and pretty finish.
Food Pairing: Perfectly matched with all richly flavoured foods, meats, stews, game or mature hard cheeses. Alluring on the palate, our Merlot commands company with food and friends.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.48
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$32.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Blend
Vineyard: In 2014, when all the varieties did achieve full ripeness, the soft cherry/blackberry overtones from the Merlot are supported by the complex characters generated by the Cabernet Sauvignon and topped off by the fruit lift from the Cabernet Franc.
Season: A late season prevailed as expected. A record number of 40 degree + days in a row, followed by torrential rain was a bit concerning; fortunately Eden Valley was still in verasion so this ended up being a godsend. In summary, a challenging season with good quality but very low yields.
Winemaking: Picked and gently pressed on skins for 4-6 weeks before transferred to seasoned French Oak for maturing.
Appearance: Bright, deep purple hues..
Aroma/Bouquet: Cherry and blackberry overtones with a slight lift of floral notes.
Palate: A complex wine with layers of berry characters, Chinese five spice and rich chocolate overtones. The palate is fruit driven with exceptional balance and savoury lingering tannin on the finish.
Food Pairing: Roast spiced duck with plums, preserved lemon and beef Tagine or Italian meatballs
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Colin Forbes
$40.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Vineyard: Mountadam Vineyards was established in 1972 in the High Eden region of the Barossa overlooking a landscape at 550m altitude. The soils are over 500 million years old with low fertility and layers of rock dominating the site; perfect for wine grape growing.
Season: The 2015 vintage will be one to remember. The season started well with above average early winter rains that filled the soil profile and dams, however it was dry from then on. Temperatures were above average in spring allowing the vines to get off to a strong growing season. Summer was generally mild with the exception of a few days of extreme relieved by 30ml of rain in January.
Wine making: Hand-picked from the single vineyard before gentle pressing. After time on skins to extract concentrated colour the final blend was transfered into new French oak to mature for a further 18 months, 52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet.
Appearance: Dark red
Aroma/Bouquet: Dusty and intense fruit aromas of black currant, red plum, fresh herbs with subtle hints of red peppers, roast capsicum and cedar.
Palate: The palate has a backbone of fine grainy tannin and balanced acidity intertwined with dark berry fruits and notes of dark chocolate. The Merlot fruits are luscious and compliment the blend with aromatics and a silky smooth finish.
Food Pairing: Mushroom ragout, Risotto Parmigiana or lemon crusted lamb cutlets and seasonal salad.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Wine maker: Helen McCarthy
$30.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Merlot
Vineyard: Merlot is grown on the Riley's estate located approximately central in the Eden Valley wine region. The soil profile is predominately sandy loam over clay, which allows for good drainage and water retention throughout the drier months. The vineyard is ideal for Merlot grapes, with cool evening temperatures developing into warm to hot days at an altitude of 440m. Minimal irrigation is required with most years stated as a 'Dry Grown' vineyard.
Season: A dry start to the vintage growing season with expected cooler evenings and seasonal late frosts. A warm start to the summer season ensured a strong and healthy canopy structure. Along with warm weather, rain arrived and was higher than expected throughout January and February.
Wine making: The Merlot grapes were hand picked and made on the family estate. The juice was gently pressed in a traditional basket press before skin contact and increased ferment temperatures assisted wine making to maintain colour and delicate aromas of the Merlot grapes. Within weeks the processed wine was transferred to seasoned French oak barriques to mature for a further 18 months.
Appearance: Deep purple
Aroma/Bouquet: Dark berry fruits are dominating with intense satsuma plum and morello cherry.
Palate: A medium to full bodied wine on the palate with plush dark red berries and hints of blue fruits. Obvious notes of dark chocolate and mint weave through the palate to deliver a silky smooth but slightly grippy finish.Please note; this is not a Merlot for the faint hearted - it's simply superb!
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, caramelized onion with roast tomatoes and goat curd or something sweet dark chocolate fondue with fresh berries.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Wine consultant: Joanne Irvine
Producers License : 51206730
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