2009 Margaret River Merlot From the Margaret River wine district, this 100% Merlot shows exceptional regional characters. |  |
Variety
Merlot |
Alcohol
15.0% |
Harvest Date
March 2009 |
Bottling Date
January 2010 |
Release Date
January 2010 |
Palate
The palate is rich and smooth with lingering flavours. Characters include cinnamon, dark plum & berry fruits. |
Bouquet
The 2009 Margaret River Merlot displays dark cherry, marzipan & coffee bean aromas, highlighted by perfumed mulberry & a touch of spice. |
Colour
Deep purple |
Source
Margaret River |
Oak Treatment
25% of wine aged for 9 months in French oak |
Vintage Characteristics
Following a winter of above average rainfall, Margaret River experienced an early budburst and near perfect growing conditions through Spring. These warm dry conditions continued through the ripening period until Easter with all varieties picked prior to any significant rain. Thus they display good flavour development and phenolic ripeness in the reds. |
Cellaring Potential
3-5 years |
Serving Suggestions
Delicious with roast pork or turkey or a tomato & olive baked pasta dish |
Vinification
The Merlot was harvested at optimum baume, then crushed and fermented on skins until dry. After pressing, fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks. Following malolactic fermentation, a portion of the wine was transferred to French oak barriques for ageing and flavour development prior to bottling. |
Senior Winemaker
Mark Baird |
Document
 09-mr-mer.pdf (114.61 kb) |
