Merlot 2013 – Black Market Deal #35217
- Medium bodied
- Wrattonbully
This producer is a Five Star Halliday Rated Winery, which means they are one of the best. They make wines across a few regions and this is their take on merlot from the small and premium region of Wrattonbully in SA. It’s a polished well-made wine that time has been kind to, with fruit mellowing and tertiary characteristics peaking through. It’s an easy-drinking, soft and approachable wine.
Profile
What is a Black Market deal?
Black Market deals are only made possible if we don’t reveal the maker’s brand on site. The wines are the genuine article – absolutely no cleanskins or fake brands, just dangerously good value. You won’t find out what it is until it hits your doorstep, but you won’t regret it. Just keep it on the down low.
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Specs
- Region
- Wrattonbully
- Vintage
- 2013
- Cellaring
- 2024
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 14.5%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% Merlot
- Serving Temp.
- 15.0°C
Region
Wrattonbully
Located between Coonawarra and Padthaway, Wrattonbully accounts for 2,600 hectares of vineyards. The dominant grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay. Many larger Australian producers seek out grapes from the region as the soil is close to that of the Coonawarra's famous Terra Rossa red soil.