| Variety: |
100% Merlot |
| Alcohol: |
13.4% alc/vol approximately 7.6 Standard Drinks |
| Fruit Source: |
estate grown, Margaret River |
| Winemaker: |
Andrew Gaman, Rockfield Estate |
| Colour: |
Bright purple with excellent clarity. |
| Nose: |
Excellent varietal character with Margaret River regional mint. Young berry fruits, clean and in balance. |
| Palate: |
Rich ripe berry fruit layered on a subtle liquorice background. Mellow fine grained oak and fruit tannins fill the mouth adding length to the wine. |
| Oak Maturation: |
12 months on French and American oak. |
| Cellaring potential: |
2-9 Years |
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| Reviews:
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Fragrant and fruit aromas; a delicious Merlot, with fine cassis and rasberry fruit on the light to medium bodied palate; fine tannins in perfect balance. Value plus for a cantankerous variety. Rating 93/100 James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion
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