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KEW Estate Merlot 2004 |
| Produced By
Kirkpatrick Estate Winery-KEW |
| Wine Description |
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This wine has now had a chance to develop after bottling and is a lovely example of a ripe East Coast Merlot. |
| Tasting Notes |
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The Estate Merlot shows vanilla notes and dark red plum aromas. These characters intensify on the palate, which is smooth and rich, with a long warm finish. |
| Cellaring |
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Lovely dark fruit is complement by great structure, and this wine will only get better in the next 2 -3 years. |
| Food Match |
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This is an excellent partner for pasta dishes, lamb and game. |
| Technical Details |
| WineMaker:
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Anita Ewart-Croy |
| Vintage: |
2004 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
| Region: |
Gisborne
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| Released: |
May 2005 |
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| Alcohol:
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13.5%
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| RS: |
nil |
| TA: |
6.75 |
| pH: |
3.6 |
| Brix: |
23.5 ° |
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| TiZwine Accolades |
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| Good berry aromas are prevalent with hints of aniseed and pepper. The palate shows good fruit and some complexity. Whilst the tannins are still dry and grippy this '04 is quite approachable now but will improve further in time. |
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| Good berry aromas are prevalent with hints of aniseed and pepper. The palate shows good fruit and some complexity. Whilst the tannins are still dry and grippy this '04 is quite approachable now but will improve further in time. |
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| Awards |
Silver - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2005
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| Reviews |
| There are currently no reviews for this wine | |
| Other Wines from this Producer |
| KEW Estate Merlot | 2004 | | KEW Top Flat Reserve Merlot | 2004 | | KEW Unwooded Chardonnay | 2004 | | KEW Barrel Fermented Chardonnay | 2005 | 2004 | | KEW Chardonnay | 2005 | | KEW Estate Merlot | 2005 | | KEW Malbec | 2004 | | KEW Malbec Reserve | 2005 | | KEW Top Flat Reserve Merlot | 2005 | | KEW Wild Rosé | 2004 | |
