2023 Barossa Merlot

Until 1992, Elderton had used the small amounts of Merlot produced from the Estate as a blending tool with Cabernet. In 1992, the individual parcel of Merlot was exceptional and the decision was made to make a single varietal that encompassed the best that Merlot had to offer.

Our Nuriootpa vineyard, which is approximately 72 acres in size, has only one small block of Merlot, with two newer plantings from which we took the fourth crop this year. These vines are towards the back of the vineyard, on the highest point, where the soils are much sandier and free-draining than those closer to the river bed.

2023 was an unusually cool year, from the decent winter rains all the ...

Alcohol: 14.00%

Aroma: Spicy cherry fruit with a touch on cinnamon

Appearance: Deep crimson

Taste: Punchy red currant, cherry and blackberry notes, peppered with leafy h...

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, vibrant, supple

Ageing Process: Predominantly second fill French puncheons, 11 months

Drink now or cellar confidently for up to 5 years