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Named after a special parcel of land promised for sale in a handshake with a neighbour. With fruit sourced from premier South Australian wine regions, the styles our winemakers craft are lively and approachable with crisp refreshing whites and smooth soft reds.

MERLOT 2018

REGION South Australia

COLOUR At release, the wine is a deep red colour.

NOSE Lifted aromas of fleshy red plum mingle magnificantly with subtle spice and gentle oak characters.

PALATE Fleshy and medium bodied with plum fruit flavours surrounded by a touch of vanilla and coffee that is rounded out by a smooth soft finish.

OAK MATURATION The wine has had contact with a combination of premium French oak and American oak for a short time.

CELLARING NOTES Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a short term under ideal conditions.

TECHNICAL DETAILS Alcohol 13.5%

wakefieldwines.com Named after a special parcel of land promised for sale in a handshake with a neighbour. With fruit sourced from premier South Australian wine regions, the styles our winemakers craft are lively and approachable with crisp refreshing whites and smooth soft reds.

A W A R D S & M E D A L S

MERLOT 2018

2018 Emozioni dal Mondo : Merlot e Cabernet insieme Gold 2019 China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value Gold 2019 New World Wine Awards Gold

EXPERT REVIEWS

MERLOT 2018

89 POINTS Part of a range that always delivers in this price point. This was a surprise to be so good for this variety. Works so well. Smooth and easy-on-the-palate current drinking. JAN 2019, Ray Jordan, The West Australian ...... 4+ STARS The 2018 Merlot is very supple and medium rich; a luscious wine with full body, good depth and balance, and a medium long finish, tasting of loganberry, cassis, plum, and herbs). Excellent; great value. JAN 2019, Ronn Weigand MW, MS, Restaurant Wine ......

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