$20.00 – $230.00
Deep dark aubergine, this inky Merlot has intense flavours of juicy ripe black berry and currant. Aromas of dark berry jus lead into a wonderfully bright and fruitful palate that delights the tastebuds. The delicate acidity highlights the dark berry flavours and adds wonderful length to the palate.
After excellent February and March ripening conditions these perfect Merlot grapes were quickly harvested and 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. After 9 months maturation in barrel, the wine was gently fined before being filtered and bottled.
A perfect partner with caramelised scotch fillet, BBQ vegetables, oily rich ragu and excellent antipasti.
This wine will offer complex development over the next 5 years.
| Release Date | 20 December 2024 |
| Harvest Date | 21 March 2024 |
| Bottling Date | 15 December 2024 |
| Grape Variety | Merlot |
| Region | Gisborne |
| pH | 3.67 |
| Alcohol Content | 13% |
| Residual Sugar | 3.05g/L |
| Total Acidity | 6g/L |
| Brix at Harvest | 22.8 |
| Choose the number of bottles | 1 x Bottle, 6 x Bottle Half Case, 12 x Bottle Case |
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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.