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Omihi Road Mrelot 2004 |
| Produced By
Torlesse Wines |
| Wine Description |
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The grapes are from Waipara, grown on the stony terraces of McKenzies Road (50%)and the heavier clay loams of the Rayner vineyard (50%) The grapes were of exceptional quality and were hand selected in early May. |
| Tasting Notes |
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The wine bouquet is showing the ripe mulberry of the Merlot fruit, highlighted with spice and toast from maturation in French oak barriques.The palate is classical with a first impression of ripe fruit flavours, a middle palate with hints of spice, dark chocolate, coffee and cedar wood, with a firm tannin finish. These flavours will change with bottle age to the classic rich cigar box bouquet combining to give a complex mouth filling finish. |
| Winemakers Notes |
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Fermentation involved hand plunging and cap temperatures of 30C. for maximumcolour and flavour extraction. After extended skin contact ( 2-4 weeks) and traditional basket pressing, the wine was then matured in barriques for 12 months. Each barrel was selected for the blend by experienced winemaker Kym Rayner. |
| Cellaring |
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5+ Years. |
| Technical Details |
| WineMaker:
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Kym Rayner, Paul Hewett |
| Vintage: |
2004 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
| Region: |
Waipara
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| Released: |
October 2005 |
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| Alcohol:
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14.0%
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| TA: |
5.1g/l |
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| TiZwine Accolades |
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| Awards |
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| Reviews |
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| Other Wines from this Producer |
| Omihi Road Mrelot | 2004 | | Omihi Road Pinot Gris | 2004 | | Torlesse Canterbury Riesling | 2003 | 2001 | | Torlesse Waipara Cabernet Merlot | 2003 | | Torlesse Waipara Chardonnay | 2001 | 2000 | | Torlesse Waipara Pinot Gris | 2002 | | Torlesse Waipara Pinot Noir | 2001 | | Torlesse Waipara Riesling | 2001 | | Torlesse Waipara Sauvignon Blanc | 2003 | 2002 | |
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