Sandalford Element Merlot 2018 (12x 750mL) WA

Description:

Vintage

The 2018 vintage was a return to the fantastic conditions that WA is known for. The preceding winter and early spring rainfall provided a good base of ground water for the vines to thrive. . November was warm and dry, setting up the vines perfectly through flowering and fruit set. An extended, dry and warm summer through to the end of picking in mid-April, produced outstanding fruit to make wine from. All grapes harvested this season are of exceptional quality and showing great varietal characterstics.

Winemakers Comments

Immediately after harvest, these grapes were destemmed and crushed to static fermenters. Twice daily pump overs were used for extraction and cap management during the fermentation which took place using a selected yeast strain. After fermentation the wine was drained and pressed to tank. The wine was then inoculated for MLF. Post MLF, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for a period before blending and bottling.

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Vintage

The 2018 vintage was a return to the fantastic conditions that WA is known for. The preceding winter and early spring rainfall provided a good base of ground water for the vines to thrive. . November was warm and dry, setting up the vines perfectly through flowering and fruit set. An extended, dry and warm summer through to the end of picking in mid-April, produced outstanding fruit to make wine from. All grapes harvested this season are of exceptional quality and showing great varietal characterstics.

Winemakers Comments

Immediately after harvest, these grapes were destemmed and crushed to static fermenters. Twice daily pump overs were used for extraction and cap management during the fermentation which took place using a selected yeast strain. After fermentation the wine was drained and pressed to tank. The wine was then inoculated for MLF. Post MLF, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for a period before blending and bottling.

Region:
WA - Other Western Australian
State:
Western Australia
Country:
Australia

Winery Tasting Notes

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Colour

Cherry Red

Nose

Full of plums, blueberries and a hint of cinnamon

Palate

This wine is a classic Merlot. It’s medium bodied and has a generosity about it which is just so easy to drink. Full of plums up front, with blue berries and red berries supporting. The tannins are silky smooth and give the palate texture. Although minimal, the oak flavours are savoury and are all about supporting the fruit flavours.

Winery Profile

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Red 5 Star Winery James Halliday, Austarlian Wine Companion 2011 Edition 

"RED 5 STAR WINERY – Sandalford is an outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity.”

Australia’s most pre-eminent wine critic, James Halliday, awards Sandalford Wines the very coveted RED 5 star rating in the Australian Wine Companion 2011 Edition.

Sandalford Wines was established in 1840 and is today privately owned by the Prendiville family.

In the early 1970’s Sandalford was one of the pioneers in establishing vineyards in the Margaret River planting 96 hectares in the sub region of Wilyabrup. It is this old, dry grown vineyard that is the source of the Prendiville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and the Estate Reserve range of wines. These wines under the winemaking expertise of Paul Boulden are superb examples of Margaret River at its best, winning praise from notable wine writers and a series of trophies and gold medals at both national and international wine shows.

A new addition to the Sandalford portfolio is the Margaret River Range of wines positioned at the “midprice point” of today’s premium market. It is the fastest growing segment of the wine market and with Sandalford’s world class resources in Margaret River, this range has been developed to tap into this consumer trend. The wines are sourced from a combination of the Sandalford Estate and other premium vineyards in the Margaret River with wine styles reflecting current consumer tastes for vibrant, up front varietal flavours.

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Other Information

  • 2018 vintage
  • 12 x 750mL units
  • WA - Other Western Australian, Western Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 13.9% alc.

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