Founder's Block Merlot 2021
Merlot in Coonawarra offeres a richness of plum and berry flavour. Katnook loves making a Merlot as a single varietal as it shines both when enjoyed on its own and with fine cuisine. VEGAN FRIENDLY.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Harvest Date
28 March - 22 April 2019
Acid
5.6g/l
pH
3.44
Residual Sugar
1.2g/l
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied with rich dark berries, ripe plum and hints of chocolate and spice notes. Smooth and supple with fine, lingering tannins.
Vineyard Notes
Coonawarra received good winter rains, which set up the vines well for the growing season. Temperatures during the growing season were warm with minimal heat spikes, the steady temperatures continued through vintage. There was minimal vintage rains, which reduced any pressure of disease.
Food Pairing Notes
A versatile wine, fantastic with braised lamb shanks, roast chicken or eggplant parmigiana.
Production
This wine was matured for an average of two months in a combination of older French and American oak barrels
