Reserve Merlot 2019
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Pokolbin
Acid
6.2
pH
3.47
Aging
Drink now to 2026
Fermentation
Vat & oak
Bottling Date
8th of July 2020
Alcohol %
13.12
In Stock
The McLeish Estate single vineyard Merlot has been a cornerstone in our portfolio for over three decades. The focus is continually on using sensitive winemaking techniques that embody old school methods with a modern approach to production.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Pokolbin
Acid
6.2
pH
3.47
Aging
Drink now to 2026
Fermentation
Vat & oak
Bottling Date
8th of July 2020
Alcohol %
13.12
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied, plummy, earthy and aromatic, with considerable detail, a mulchy savouriness and a deftly applied lattice of oak and grape tannins. The finish is long, refined and rewarding.
Vineyard Notes
Our vineyard was established in 1985 with the vines being hand harvested. Outstanding fruit is selected from the best vintages, the vines undergo fruit thinning prior to vintage, thus ensuring low yields and high quality fruit. The vineyard soil on the DeBeyers Road property is ideal with a mixture of sandy loam and red volcanic clay.
Winemaker Notes
Matured 10 months in a blend of new and mature French oak barriques