2019 Basket Range Wines Merlot

The Merlot sits in the warmer pocket at the top of a gully. This is the first year we have made a straight Merlot. It will open up nicely with a bit of air.

Merlot D3V14

ASPECT: N facing

PLANTED: 2003

SOIL: Blue and red clay over sandstone with schist and ironstone.

WINEMAKING: 100% de-stemmed to tank for fermentation. Two weeks on skins with gentle pump overs. 8 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads.

740 bottles produced