Bright garnet in the glass, this Merlot exhibits complex aromas of tobacco, cedar box, and dark black berry compote with notes of dark cocoa. The elegant palate offers appealing flavours of dark plum and ripe cherry wrapped with silky tannin.
Winemaker: Anita Ewart-Croy, and Ross Mirko
Exceptionally timed harvest after a challenging season, the grapes were quickly delivered to the winery and then gently destemmed. Partially crushed berries were then plunged twice daily in a small open fermenter while complexity enhancing yeast conducted the ferment. Once dry, the skins were pressed from the wine, and the wine was transferred to American and French barriques for malolactic fermentation. The wine was gently fined before being filtered and bottled.
Enjoy With …
This Merlot will pair perfectly with excellent steak, pungent cheese, and unctuous pasta
Cellaring Recommendation
This wine will offer complex development over the next five years.
Wine Profile
| Release Date | 12th October 2022 |
| Harvest Date | 23rd March 2022 |
| Bottling Date | 6th October 2022 |
| Grape Variety | Merlot |
| Region | Gisborne |
| pH | 3.68 |
| Alcohol Content | 12.5 % |
| Residual Sugar | 3.0 g/L |
| Total Acidity | 6.3 g/L |
| Brix at Harvest | 21.5 |
Gordon Still –
The TW Wines 2019 Merlot is an absolute joy to taste. Rich and smooth, with a very pleasant aftertaste. Unfamiliar with the TW offerings this has been an excellent introduction.