Djaril-Marri Merlot
Djaril-Marri Merlot
Indigenous name meaning: Jarrah-red gum forest.
Location: Albany, WA
Farming: Organic (certified).
Farmed by: Oranje Tractor Farm.
Clones: Unknown.
Elevation: 50masl.
Winemaking: 100% whole bunch direct press after 12 hours on skins, 9 months elevage in older French oak.
ABV: 11.8%.
Sulphur additions: None.
Decant: No, but watch it open up over a few hours.
Production: 60 dozen.
Rose loaded with structure and flavour.
Wine for all occasions. Bright aromatics on the nose; crushed rose petals, wild strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate. There's an element of generosity to the tightly structured palate and creamy finish.
“So delicious, everybody needs to try it.” - according to the sommelier at one of our favourite venues.
Food pairing: Oven-baked ocean trout, za’atar herbed chicken, salumi.
5% off when you order six bottles, 10% off any twelve bottles.