Tasman Bay Tasting Notes

Tasman Bay Merlot

Tasman Bay wines are known for their balance and complexity and this Merlot certainly fits the bill. Made from Hawkes Bay grapes.

Vintage Conditions:

A near perfect vintage with a warm early Spring and a long growing season.

Harvest Date:

April 2005

Vinification:

The grapes were crushed into open fermenters and punched down three times daily. Pressed lightly the wine was aged in a combination of new and older French oak. Aged for fifteen months and blended with a small amount of Malbec to add colour and length.

Bottling Date:

September 2006

Alcohol:

12.8%

pH:

3.49

Acid:

5.9 gr./L

Residual Sugar:

2.8 gr.

Colour:

Dark scarlet purple.

Bouquet:

Rich berry fruits with hints of toasty oak.

Palate:

Ripe berry flavours and spicy-toasty oak.

Packaging:

12 x 750ml. Diam cork and screw-cap

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