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Omaka Springs Merlot 2006 |
| Produced By
Omaka Springs Estates Ltd |
| Wine Description |
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Deep ruby red in colour with a splash of purple. Plummy with black current undertones on the palate. A very concentrated supple wine. |
| Tasting Notes |
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The 2006 Merlot is a deep ruby red wine with berries and cedar undertones on the nose. It is well structured, with light tannins and a good length on the plate. This wine has been unfiltered to enhance the fruit flavours. |
| Winemakers Notes |
The grapes were hand picked on a cold crisp April
morning when the fruit was fully ripe. After fermentation on skins for three week. The wine was then transfered to American oak barriques for 8 months. |
| Viticulture Notes |
Climate:The valley has cool nights during hot summer.
Soils:Light loams interspersed with gravels.
The Vines:All on grafted phylloxera resistant rootstock.
Training: Standard 2.1m high trellis, rows 3m apart.
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| Cellaring |
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Drink now or cellar for 2-3 years |
| Food Match |
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Slightly chilled this wine is excellent with risottos, pasta dishes and poultry. At normal temperature it also matches well with stews, game and grilled meat. |
| Technical Details |
| WineMaker:
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Ian Marchant |
| Vintage: |
2006 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
| Region: |
Marlborough
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| Released: |
February 2007 |
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| Alcohol:
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13.6%
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| RS: |
<1g/l |
| TA: |
5.9 g/l |
| pH: |
3.5 |
| Brix: |
23.4 ° |
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| TiZwine Accolades |
| There are currently no tizwine accolades for this wine |
| Awards |
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| | There are currently no awards for this wine |
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| Reviews |
TiZwine.com Tasting - (TiZwine.com Tasting Panel)
BEST BUY: Its a bit green in the bouquet and one panellist described the flavour profile as flabby, but for all that this red has a certain appeal - and its very well priced. | |
| Other Wines from this Producer |
| Omaka Springs Estates Falveys Chardonnay | 2004 | | Omaka Springs Estates Falveys Pinot Noir | 2006 | 2005 | | Omaka Springs Estates Falveys Sauvignon Blanc | 2007 | | Omaka Springs Estates Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | 2007 | | Omaka Springs Estates Pinot Gris | 2007 | | Omaka Springs Merlot | 2006 | | Omaka Springs Sauvignon Blanc | 2006 | |
