2012 Museum '8R' Merlot

8R Merlot is sourced off our Wrattonbully Vineyard on the Limestone Coast. This clone has only recently been introduced into Australia and is selected for its flavours and fine tannins and produces the best Merlot parcels from the vineyard. We have separated the fruit from this block as it shows more flavour and intensity with excellent structure. 
Beautiful rich soft Merlot  characteristics with a firm structure. The palate is loaded with clean red fruit flavours and great texture from maturation in fine French oak.
Aged Tasting Note
“2012 is remembered as one of Wrattonbully's finest vintages, and this Merlot has had the years to prove it. The rich, soft fruit has settled into something more layered, dried cherry and cedar alongside the French oak, with the firm structure now feeling more integrated than firm. A genuinely special year, still delivering.”
“For the friend who says they don't really like Merlot. Pour them a glass and wait.”
Fancy · Medium │ Serious wine · Discovery │ Autumn, Winter