Estate Merlot

Museum Releases

Central Ranges

2018

Red Wine

Merlot

Hunter Merlot is a unique experience that can be hard to find, as Merlot can find the vintage season in the Valley a little to hot and fast for the delicate fruit. When you persevere however you are greatly rewarded.

A light fruity style of Merlot, Hunter fruit still has plenty of structure allowing for a more complex integration of flavours on the palate.

Aromas of sweet cinnamon spiced plums begins the tasting experience. This is followed by a combination of red currants and earthy spices such as nutmeg and hints of cloves, which are encased in a light cherry red liquid.

It will cellar well for 3 to 5 years so enjoy at your leisure.

Matches well with a range of Italian dishes, especially tomato-based ones and it complements the ‘umami’ (deeply savoury) tastes you get in foods such as roast chicken, mushrooms and parmesan.