The palate of plush stone fruit, citrus and lemon curd is beautifully supported by secondary notes of French butter, grilled cashews and spicy oak. The wine is framed by a lovely line of fine acidity and the finishes long with a silky mouth feel.

A complex, rich but balanced style of old vine chardonnay juxtaposing the old with the new.

TASTING NOTES

With a lovely deep garnet hue, the nose of sweet dark cherry, blood orange and wild savoury spice gives way to a palate of bright cherry, ripe raspberry, savory macerated red fruits and forest floor earthy notes. The supple tannins, fresh acidity and spicy oak plays harmoniously along in the background and provides structure and drive to the wine.

95 Points James Halliday’s Wine Companion

Trophy winner “Best Mornington Red wine” at International Cool Climate Wine Show 2016

Made from 100% Shiraz in the drier style, this wine is a perfect match to enjoy with food or on its own.

Tasting Notes

This Rose is a blend of Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Delivering savory red fruit aromas of strawberry and macerated cherry with hints of wild flowers and spice . The palate blooms with roses, strawberry and glace cherry frame this delicious, floral and beautifully balanced Rose. It finishes dry with a dash of lip smacking acidity, that leaves taste buds begging for another sip.

Tasting notes

A wonderful chance to get a vintage Shiraz that has matured into a ripe, fine Shiraz for only half the price tag of a Peninsula wine.

This wine displays a rich nose with typical cool climate characters of black cherries and plums. This is complemented with licorice and earthy aromas with a touch of pepper to finish. Only 12.5% alcohol

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Tasting Notes

This deep crimson cabernet has vibrant aromas of cassis,  blueberry, spice and mushroom. The palate reveals spice, cassis and a hint of earthiness which leads to a firm tannic finish.

There is no question that the ability of the Mornington Peninsula to ripen cabernet sauvignon has improved. Bright crimson, the wine is lively, fresh and, above all else, it has no green characters. Cedar and cassis aromas translate into the medium-bodied palate where fine-grained tannins lend support on the long, medium-bodied finish. Enjoy over the next 6 years.

This Appreciation dozen includes:

3 x Merricks Estate 2023 Chardonnay

3 x Merricks Estate 2018 Pinot Noir

3 x Merricks Estate 2016 Shiraz

3 x Merricks Estate 2015 Cabernet

Tasting Notes

Our distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon shows sweet blackcurrant fruit, dark berries, cedar and chocolate characters. A deep purple red, it’s emboldened with fine savoury tannins and spice that you’ll only find in a perfectly aged wine. A hint of earthiness leads into just the right amount of chary oak to finish.