Katnook Estate Merlot 2022
Colour: Beautiful bright crimson
Nose: An enticing and fragrant nose of black and red berry aromas, black berry leaf, raspberry, and blackcurrants, wrapped in subtle hints of spicy oak.
Palate: This is a serious yet highly approachable merlot, displaying a vibrantly layered palate of plum, red current, blackberry leaf and clove spice. Beautifully textured and balanced palate with fine tannins and bright acid line providing structure and persistence of flavour.
Food Matching:
Try free range roasted chicken, with roasted beetroot or for a vegan alternative this merlot will go brilliantly with a rich lentil and mushroom dish.
Cellaring Potential: This wine is suitable for early consumption or cellaring 5 – 10 years.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Merlot
Acid
6.7 g/L
pH
3.40
Aging
5 - 10 years
Residual Sugar
0.36 g/L
Alcohol %
14.61
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This is a serious yet highly approachable merlot, displaying a vibrantly layered palate of plum, red current, blackberry leaf and clove spice. Beautifully textured and balanced palate with fine tannins and bright acid line providing structure and persistence of flavour.
Vineyard Notes
Coonawarra experienced another strong vintage in 2022. Reasonable winter and mid spring rains, providing sound conditions for the vines' growing season. Mild and stable weather conditions with minimal heat fluctuations coupled with cool night-time temperatures ensured an extended ripening period and exceptional fruit quality during harvest.
Winemaker Notes
Maturation of select parcels for 14 -16 months in a combination of new and used French oak hogsheads and barriques, adding complexity and suppleness.
Food Pairing Notes
Try free range roasted chicken, with roasted beetroot or for a vegan alternative this merlot will go brilliantly with a rich lentil and mushroom dish.
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