Vintage
2019
ABV
14%
AUD$ FOB / 9L Case
$25.00 – $49.99
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Like an old bushie’s night time yarn, the Merlot is deep and mysterious. Dark ruby in colour but when the light hits, it glows with a crimson hue. Whiffs of blackberry and blackcurrant drift from the glass. It’s a bit smoky with a subtle mint scent, like a hopeful farmer getting ready for a Saturday night dance. When you taste it, you get a burst of rich blackberry and plum before it settles right down to a soft, silky finish. If you’re looking for that laid-back Aussie feel, this is it.
Goes great with buttered parmesan crostini or Calabrese pizza, or you can pair it up with a chicken en papillote (fancy talk for cooked and served in a paper wrapper) and garden vegetables.
Accolades
China Wine and Spirits Awards 2020 Silver Medal, China Wine and Spirits Awards 2019 Silver Medal, Riverland Wine Show 2019 Gold
Winemaker
Gary Compton (Senior Winemaker Reds)
Winemaker's Bio
Gary Compton is a “local” having grown up in Red Cliffs in the Sunraysia region only 10 kilometres from Irymple and Qualia Wines where he is the Senior Winemaker – Operations. His first wine industry experience was in 1985 as Winemaker’s Assistant at Deakin Estate in Sunraysia. Whilst at Deakin Estate, Gary completed a Wine Science Degree at Charles Sturt University and gained his Winery Cellar Procedures Certificate. In 1996 Gary moved to South Australia’s Riverland and during his eight vintages at Kingston Estate, he was appointed Senior Red Winemaker. The quality of the wines made from the Petit Verdot in these inland regions were awarded gold medals at national wine shows but Gary is particularly proud of the two trophies won at the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge.
Despite this success Gary returned to Mildura as Senior Winemaker with Evans and Tate followed by a contract winemaking position at Constellation’s Stanley winery. Gary brings a wealth of inland winemaking experience to Qualia Wines.