2023 Merlot
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Varietals, Vineyard & Harvest: 100% merlot, clone 343, grown and hand-harvested at Black Bank Hill on 18 October 2023 at 22.8 brix.
Winemaking: The grapes were hand-sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed prior to a wild/ambient fermentation in tank. The wine was then racked into French oak barrels and given 20-months élevage including 15% new French oak. Estate-bottled unfiltered and unfined at Black Bank Hill on 25 July 20.
Wine Description: Medium ruby colour. The nose shows aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, oregano, chocolate and tobacco. The palate continues this dark fruit profile with smoked meat, black peppercorn, bay leaf, graphite, black liquorice, milk chocolate, rosemary, and black tea. Medium bodied with medium-plus acidity and plentiful tannins. This wine will continue to improve and benefit from 2-3 more years of bottle age to allow the fruit to flesh out and structure to soften.
Acidity & pH: TA 6.74 g/L, pH 3.48
Sweetness: Extra-dry on the palate containing 0.4 g/L residual sugar
Alcohol by Volume: 13.8%
Production: 150 cases