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 | Trophy 🏆 Best Merlot & Gold 🥇 - Australian Cool Climate Show, Gold 🥇 - Royal Melbourne Wine Awards, Silver 🥈 - Cowra Wine Show 2019, Silver 🥈 - Australian Highlands Wine Show 2019, Bronze 🥉 - New South Wales Wine Awards 2019, Bronze 🥉 - Rutherglen Wine Show 2019, Bronze 🥉 - Orange Wine Show 2019.
