Handpicked Merlot
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
2007
The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s best known and loved wine regions is situated just one hours drive from Melbourne and is noted as a premiere cool climate wine growing area. Grapes are harvested from late March to late May with the major plantings being the Burgundian varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Merlot is also widely planted on the warmer slopes of the Valley and with the low cropping rates produce a rich, but elegant style with long fine and complex flavours.
TASTING NOTES
This great ambassador for Yarra Valley Merlot is captivating to the eye, deep red in colour with beautiful clarity. Delicate on the nose with the plum and cherry aromas will develop finesse. The palate is round with overtones of small berries and spice. Aged in French oak, the definition is clearly from a cool region in a ripe year giving the wine good complexity and excellent balance. The tannins are soft and gentle giving it a velvety mouth feel and freshness. Great drinking for the next 5 years.
FOOD MATCHING
Ideally suited to duck, game, lamb dishes or your favourite cheese plate.
pH. 3.37%
Alc/Vol 13.36%
Acidity 0.31 g/l
Residual Sugar 0.78 g/l
WINEMAKER: Dominique Portet
PAST VINTAGE
Handpicked Yarra Valley Merlot 2006
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