LONG ROW – MERLOT

ORIGIN
Grape Variety:100% Merlot

WINE-MAKING
The grapes for this wine were picked at night to make sure that they were as cool as possible. Crushed to modern rotary fermenters the grapes were then allowed to macerate for 2 days before inoculation and fermentation. Pressed off skins 7 days later and allowed to go through the second malolactic fermentation. The wine has then had minimal handling prior to filtration for bottling.

TASTING NOTES
Deep red with purple hues, this voluptuous wine abounds in enticing aromas of cherry and blackcurrant with herbal undertones. The medium to full palate is well balanced with red and dark berry fruits, good length and a soft, rounded finish. This wine will cellar well for up to 4 years and is perfectly suited to pork dishes or Indian cuisine.