Majella Merlot 2022 is fragrant blackcurrant and cassis on the nose with subtle hints of spice — rich, ripe dark berry flavours on the palate with smooth tannins and elegant oak integration leading to a long, balanced finish of outstanding Coonawarra distinction. Dark damson with a bright ruby hue. 100% Merlot. Coonawarra, South Australia. 14.5% alc. 750ml. Enjoy now or cellar up to 8 years.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Majella Merlot 2022 presents a dark damson colour with a bright ruby hue of exceptional depth and Coonawarra distinction — displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of 100% Merlot fermented in 300-litre French oak barrels and matured for 15 months in French oak, crafted by winemakers Bruce Gregory and Michael Marcus of enduring Majella Coonawarra distinction.
Aroma
The nose is fragrant and immediately captivating — blackcurrant and cassis of exceptional richness and Coonawarra distinction, with subtle hints of spice of genuine complexity and refinement. A bouquet of outstanding aromatic depth and authentic Majella Merlot character — deeply inviting, luscious and expressive, with the hallmark blackcurrant and cassis purity and spice complexity that defines Majella Merlot 2022 at its finest.
Palate
Rich and luscious on the palate — ripe dark berry flavours of exceptional depth and Coonawarra distinction, with smooth tannins and elegant oak integration of outstanding balance and genuine Majella Merlot character leading to a long, balanced finish of enduring Coonawarra distinction. Fermented in 300-litre French oak barrels and matured 15 months in French oak — enhancing complexity and structure whilst preserving the varietal character of Merlot of outstanding Majella distinction. Enjoy now or cellar up to 8 years.
Pairs With
This exceptional Majella Merlot 2022 is a natural companion to slow-cooked lamb, roast duck, beef bourguignon, aged cheddar or a classic mushroom risotto — where its blackcurrant, cassis, rich dark berry fruits, smooth tannins and elegant oak integration deliver a Coonawarra Merlot experience of outstanding richness, balance and enduring Majella distinction.
