Elderton Estate Barossa Merlot 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Elderton
Label Name:
 
Estate Barossa Merlot
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
92 points — Halliday Wine Companion (Dave Brookes), 2024; Drink now or cellar up to 5 years (producer guidance)

Tasting Note
Punchy red currant, cherry and blackberry with leafy herbal notes, a touch of pepper and toast; medium-bodied, vibrant and supple with fine tannins and balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled beef, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roast pork/char siu, hoisin duck, teriyaki beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Fermented in open concrete vats; matured ~11 months in 100% French seasoned oak (predominantly second-fill French puncheons).

Vineyard Info
Elderton Wines, family-owned Barossa producer; Merlot from a small estate block in the Nuriootpa vineyard (sandy, free-draining soils); bottled as single-varietal since 1992.