2018 Reserve Orange Merlot
Vintage | Dry and disease-free, picked early April.
Vineyard | High altitude, biodynamic vineyard of Borenore, Orange at 860m altitude.
Bouquet | Ripe blueberry and spiced plum aromas.
Palate | Voluptuous blackberry on the palate paired with dried herbs and soft tannins.
Alcohol | 14.5%
Cellaring | 7+ years, keep away from strong light, at a cool, constant temperature <15°.
Winemaking | Phenological ripeness at higher sugar levels, cold soaked, fermented on skins for 7 days, immense depth of colour.
Awards |Ā Trophy š Best Merlot & Gold š„Ā Ā - Australian Cool Climate Show,Ā Gold š„Ā Ā - Royal Melbourne Wine Awards,Ā Silver š„ - Cowra Wine Show 2019,Ā SilverĀ š„ - Australian Highlands Wine Show 2019,Ā Bronze š„ - New South Wales Wine Awards 2019,Ā BronzeĀ š„ - Rutherglen Wine Show 2019,Ā BronzeĀ š„ - Orange Wine Show 2019.
