Merlot | Timo Mayer

This is Merlot, but certainly not as you know it! Made semi-carbonically, with no new oak whatsoever, it’s a radical expression of the grape. Think juicy berry fruit with spice, pepper and a herbal edge from the stalks.

Region:

Victoria

Appellation:

Yarra Valley

Variety / Blend:

Merlot:

Climate:

Continental

Soils:

Gravel and clay loam

Farming:

Conventional farming

Altitude:

Fermentation:

Semi-carbonic with wild yeasts

Ageing:

1 year on its lees