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Merlot

Oakridge Estate Merlot 2003

$$$:
WBW Rating:	93/100
Don't Pay:	30.00
Closure:	Cork
Region:	Yarra Valley Vic
Winemaker:	David Bicknell
Drink Now Until:	2015

It's no wonder James Halliday has awarded David Bicknell Honours and blessings! This guy knows how to make wine from the Yarra Valley really stand out. The Yarra Valley had a ripper vintage in 2003 & was one of the warmest and driest seasons on record. Naturally low crop levels were experienced & the combination of low crops and above average warmth lead to concentration of flavour and high color in the Merlot which also had the benefit of 9% Cabernet. Sourced for Premium Vineyards the overall wine is exultant now after 4 years of maturation and something to die for in the cellar! The fruit was destemmed and crushed into small (6 tonne) static vessels and fermented on skins for up to 28 days. During the fermentation, the wine was pumped over the skins up to 4 times per day to extract colour and tannin. The wine was then pressed and settled prior to racking the wine into a range of new (40%), one-year (30%), two-year (20%)and three-year old (10%) French oak barriques. Malolactic fermentation was conducted in oak. The wine was racked from barrel twice during its 14-month maturation in barrel. Blending was conducted July 2004. The wine was finished with a light egg white fining and a single polishing filtration prior to bottling. In plain speak beautifully made expertly stored and a Cellar Release to be snapping up as quick as you can.

Only: $11.99 (Inc. GST)

Geoff Hardy 'Handcrafted' Merlot 2004

$$$:
WBW Rating:	92/100
Don't Pay:	$29.99
Closure:	Stelvin
Region:	Adelaide Hills SA
Winemaker:	Geoff Hardy & Ben Riggs
Drink Now Until:	2010-2015

The Jaw dropping 2004 Vintage Merlot from the Adelaide Hills Kuitpo Vineyard has a particularly alluring deep red crimson hues with a complex bouquet of lifted mulberry and plum characters. These flow onto the palate which is rich, multilayered and mouthfilling. Underlying earthy nuances and super refined velvety tannins follow through to the finish.

Although this wine is drinking superbly at present, if carefully cellared for then next 4-8 years it will develop complex savoury characters that will reward those who wait. In Australia the popularity of varietal Merlot is a relatively recent phenomenon. Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to soften the Cabernet's firmer tannins. Merlot in the Adelaide Hills is often low cropping which results in a smooth full bodied wine with great colour.
Rate 92/100 Drink whenever possible!

Only: $13.27 (Inc. GST)

Grant Burge 'Hillcot' Merlot 2005

$$$:
WBW Rating:	92/100
Don't Pay:	$24.00
Closure:	Stelvin
Region:	Barossa Valley SA
Winemaker:	Grant Burge
Drink Now Until:	2015

Simply Yummy! Mummy, we'll have a lot of this one! The colour is deep crimson with dark purple hues and
immediate aromas are of black cherries and warm spicy oak.
Generous and vibrant fruit characters are present on the palate which is balanced with delicious earthy flavours of charry oak and spice with approachable tannins.This medium
bodied wine is greatly satisfying and is ready to enjoy now or over the next eight years. It is a terrific match with garlic and rosemary roast lamb or duck breast.
Rate 92/100

Only: $16.65 (Inc. GST)

Hungerford Hill Orange Merlot 2005

$$$:
WBW Rating:	90/100
Don't Pay:	$28.00
Closure:	Stelvin
Region:	Orange NSW
Winemaker:	Phillip John
Drink Now Until:	2016

***** 5 Star Halliday Winery*****

2004 Orange Merlot
Blue-Gold Medal: Sydney International Wine Competition 2006
Bronze Medal: Sydney Royal Wine Show 2006
Merit - Asia Wine & Spirits Challenge 2006
Orange is simply a fantastic High altitude, long ripening region with a seasonalty to produce excellent fruit of premium quality. Since rescued from the large Southcorp range, the Kirby family has imporved these wines highlighting the classic varieties from classic regions. All said and done this Merlot has terrific fruit, a generous medium bodied wine with fine soft tannins and a wonderful elegance whihc is what the grape should be all about.
90/100
5 Stars and Classy!

Only: $16.99 (Inc. GST)

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