Merlot

This Merlot was sourced from the Willyabrup region, considered the ‘heartland’ of Margaret River. We tend to make this every second year, depending on the season... the 2023 vintage was very strong, with the   fruit coming in in great condition with very good colour and flavour development.

COLOUR

A very deep, garnet red.

AROMA

Has lovely aromas of red berries and dark plums and a hint of ripe blueberries – think ‘Fruits of the Forest’. These aromas are well integrated after its maturation in older French oak barriques with some smoky complexity developing as a result.  

PALATE

This is a delicious, well flavoured Merlot. It is quite fragrant with sweet berry fruit flavours, a slight herbal lift and a hint of toastiness. Medium bodied, its lovely mulberry fruit flavours are typical of the variety and are well balanced by the very gentle tannins which give the wine its light dry finish.
With its good mouth feel and suppleness, it is very approachable now and will also handle some short term cellaring. Well matched with a good cheddar.