Petaluma Merlot 2006 (Coonawarra)

Evans Vineyard was planted in 1968 and lies in the heart of the Coonawarra. It was purchased by Petaluma in 1978 by the late Australian wine legend Len Evans. The region’s famous Terra Rossa red clay over limestone soil reflects the maritime presence of its geological past. The cold Southern Ocean has now receded by some 80 kilometres, but it still exerts a moderating influence on the climate of Coonawarra, contributing to the region’s ability to produce elegant and long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines.