Caravan Merlot (Australia) 750ml

Caravan Merlot 20192020 Australia 750ML Double Gold China Wine amp Spirits Best Value Awards Gold Catavinum World Wine and Spirit Competition Gold China Wine amp Spirits Awards Gold NZ International Wine Show5 stars 93100 Wine Orbit Gorgeously ripe and perfumed the wine shows blackcurrant clove toasty oak and subtle cocoa characters on the nose leading to a powerfully expressed palate offering excellent weight and intensity Its velvety and lingering with rich fruit flavours At its best now to 2029 Sam Kim Wine Orbit Mar 2021 Deep crimson red with purple hue in colour A deeply perfumed nose displaying blackcurrant and plum complimented by vanilla and cedar aromas from oak The rich rounded palate showcases vibrant plum and dark berry fruits The finish is long with fine silky tannins adding length The grapes were picked in the cool of the night to retain fresh elegant fruit flavours A combination of rotary and headed down open fermenters were used over 7 to 9 days in the fermentation process Most of the ferments were held at 22C and then drained and pressed at 2 Baume This portion completed its fermentation in new and old oak barrels Once dry and blended the wine remained in new and old French and American oak barrels for a further 8 months Food Pairing Perfect with grilled duck breast with sour cherry glaze Beef and porcini mushroom casserole This wine has the flavour structure and balance to be enjoyed now or offers added satisfaction from further cellaring ABV 146