$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
Packaged Liquor & Sales Licence 57709150
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