Merlot Petit Verdot

85% Single vineyard Merlot,
15% Petit Verdot

Estate grown, 20+ year vines
Gravelly loam/ Mungite soil

Farmed as naturally and organically as possible using minimum intervention techniques.

13-14% alc/vol

4 months in French oak barrels

Drink now or cellar for up to 10+ years

Less than 2300 bottles produced

Delicate meat dishes, smoked or charred veg, soft cheese.

ABOUT MARGARET RIVER Merlot Petit Verdot

This delicious Merlot is entirely from our small patch of low yielding vines, grown with particular attention to soil health, only using natural chemical input. No industrial processing here, only wine carefully handmade and briefly matured in French oak. Enjoy the vibrant rich colour and smooth rounded berry flavours, nicely integrated with a touch of Petit Verdot which provides a robust backbone. Overall there is tasty ripe fruit, a delicate acid balance, and soft tannins.

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2015 Merlot Petit Verdot

This delicious Merlot is entirely from our small patch of low yielding vines, grown with particular attention to soil health, only using natural chemical input. No industrial processing here, only wine carefully handmade and briefly matured in French oak. Appreciate now, or cellar for 4 or more years. Don’t hesitate, there are only 2,000 bottles.

Enjoy the vibrant rich colour and smooth rounded berry flavours, nicely integrated with a touch of Petit Verdot which provides a robust backbone. Overall there is tasty ripe fruit, a delicate acid balance, and soft tannins.

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Nothing in cellar currently