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Smithbrook Single Vineyard Merlot 2021 (6x 750mL) WA

Description:

Abundant winter rainfall filled dams and promoted vine canopy growth. A cool spring resulted in slower maturity but promoted rich fruit flavours in both whites and reds. Occasional rainfall during the harvest period provided some challenges. However, a dedicated viticultural team helped procure clean fruit despite disease pressure. Reds benefited greatly from a warm and dry autumn.

The fruit was handpicked, then destemmed in the winery to small fermenters for a three-day cold soak. Gentle maceration techniques during fermentation were used to promote ripe berry flavours and minimal extraction of grape seed tannins. Pressed off skins post-fermentation into new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for nine months maturation. Bottled early promoting freshness of aromatics.

Smithbrook Single Vineyard Merlot 2021 (

  1. Smithbrook Single Vineyard Merlot 2021 (6x 750mL) WA

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Smithbrook Single Vineyard Merlot 2021 (6x 750mL) WA

Lot No: 0062-10744295 		Nationwide Delivery

15 Jul 26 11.00 PM AEST

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Abundant winter rainfall filled dams and promoted vine canopy growth. A cool spring resulted in slower maturity but promoted rich fruit flavours in both whites and reds. Occasional rainfall during the harvest period provided some challenges. However, a dedicated viticultural team helped procure clean fruit despite disease pressure. Reds benefited greatly from a warm and dry autumn.

The fruit was handpicked, then destemmed in the winery to small fermenters for a three-day cold soak. Gentle maceration techniques during fermentation were used to promote ripe berry flavours and minimal extraction of grape seed tannins. Pressed off skins post-fermentation into new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for nine months maturation. Bottled early promoting freshness of aromatics.

Region:
WA - Pemberton
State:
Western Australia
Country:
Australia

Expert Reviews

Mellow merlot, supple and soft, plush and round, lots of dark cherry, black olive, stewed rhubarb and roast beetroot elements with dashes of black pepper and clove chiming in. It rolls around the palate well, gently staining things as it trails away, with good structure in its web of silty tannin, and a fine, decent and woody spice-laced finish. It's Merlot 101, done well.

-Mike Bennie

Winery Tasting Notes

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Colour

Brick red, purple hues.

Aroma

A lifted, perfumed nose with hints of charred, spicy oak alongside blue and red berry fruits.

Palate

The palate exhibits bright, fresh blueberry and ripe plum characters, complemented by layers of sweet vanillin oak and spice. The fine, persistent tannin structure promotes?medium-bodied?intensity and a gentle, smooth finish.

Medals & Trophies

SILVER

  • Wine Companion

Winery Profile

The Smithbrook vineyard is located amongst majestic “tall trees” on a pristine hill in the Pemberton wine region in the south west corner of Western Australia.

Planted in the late 1980s, the vineyard represents the most significant mature vineyard in the region. The warm Indian Ocean to the West and the cool Southern Ocean to the south create a maritime climate.

Smithbrook focuses on two key varietals - Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, identified as the best varieties for this region.

Smithbrook has a natural, sustainable approach to managing the vineyard; low-yielding dry grown vines, roaming Guinea Fowl to control insects and no harmful sprays all assist to grow balanced vines. Vineyard philosophy employed includes rigorous programme of heavy pruning, minimal irrigation and low cropping in order to increase the fruit quality of the vineyard.

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Other Information

  • 2021 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • WA - Pemberton, Western Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 14% alc.

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