Early budburst followed by cool weather through until the end of January resulted in small bunches of Merlot with tiny berries and intense fruit flavour. Merlot is usually a fickle variety and difficult to keep consistent, but this vintage has produced an exceptionally flavoursome and intense wine. Deep red in colour with a complex bouquet of red berry fruits, white pepper and vanillin oak characters. The palate is medium bodied with soft grainy tannins and abundant fruit flavours with the softness and structure to age gracefully for 2-4 years.

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We individualise our Merlot blocks as determined by the root stocks to maximise their flavour variation and complexity. Different root stocks will reach flavour heights at different times over three or more weeks during ripening. This diversity adds to the complexity and depth in the final wine.