This Coonawarra Merlot is recognised as a benchmark for both the variety and the region. This is a flavoursome Merlot with full flavours of ripe plums and round, long tannins that provide persistence and length. It retains elegance and finesse.

James Halliday rates this as "one of the most consistent merlots around". A consistent recipient of top wine show awards and glowing reviews, this delicious Coonawarra merlot has classic structure, displaying intense blackberry, cherry and mulberry fruit flavours with spice and fine, ripe tannins. Superb balance and length. An excellent match with lamb or pork. Will cellar gracefully for up to a decade.

ABOUT THE WINEMAKER

This is a “distinguished estate with a proud history which has long enjoyed the benefit of old vineyards, but the arrival of winemaker Paul Gordon has allowed the full potential of those vineyards to be realised” (James Halliday).

The Coonawarra vineyards of this winemaker are planted on Terra Rossa soils rich in the clay content that is ideal for growing premium Merlot. This is an estate grown wine sourced from vines planted from 1982 to 1999. The producer has developed a reputation of being among the best producers of Merlot in Australia. 

ABOUT KEMENY'S HIDDEN LABEL

Kemeny's Hidden Label range is a unique concept where we offer exactly the same commercial wines you’ll find on retail shelves — but at around half the price. The only difference? We’ve removed the original branding.

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