2019 McGuigan Cellar Select Limestone Coast Merlot

2019 McGuigan Cellar Select Limestone Coast Merlot
Item No. 1711079-1
3.7 out of 5 Customer Rating
Soft velvety texture to complement the fragrant aroma of plum and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla and toasty char.
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Soft velvety texture to complement the fragrant aroma of plum and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla and toasty char.
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Medium Bodied

Medium Bodied

Premium Parcel

Premium Parcel

Dry

Dry

Overview

The fruit for this wine was sourced from our vineyards within the Limestone Coast, South Australia. The 2019 growing season was both dry and warm. These conditions resulted in very ripe fruit, and wine with a great depth of floral fruit flavours and aromas.

The grapes were machine harvested from the Mundulla Vineyard near Bordertown and transported to our Hunter Valley winery where the fruit is chilled down to 8 degrees in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was conducted at warmer temperatures and on completion of fermentation, the grapes were pressed via a large Bucher airbag press into another vessel where the fermenting juice was allowed to complete both primary and secondary fermentation. The wine was then transferred to older French barrels where it was matured for 15 months.
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
Limestone Coast, SA
Peak Drinking
Drink now or enjoy over 5 years.
Winemaker
Peter Hall
Alcohol Volume
13.8%
pH
3.37
Residual Sugar
0.37
Total Acidity
6.7
Colour
Garnet Red

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dominant with perfumed cherry, blueberry and tomato bush.

Palate

A soft rich medium full bodied wine with firm tannins, fleshy fruit and good persistence.

Food Pairing

Beef

Beef

Chicken

Chicken