DriftwoodArtifacts Meritage 2016
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All batches were inoculated with yeast and co-fermented with MLF bacteria. Batches were
given a range of skin contact times including extended skin maceration for 30 days, using
aerative and closed pump-overs, ensuring a range of flavour and tannin profiles, capturing
the best qualities from each block and variety. Batches were gently pressed at about 0 °Be,
completing MLF in tank before being racked to barrel for maturation. In August 2017,
following extensive sensory e
given a range of skin contact times including extended skin maceration for 30 days, using
aerative and closed pump-overs, ensuring a range of flavour and tannin profiles, capturing
the best qualities from each block and variety. Batches were gently pressed at about 0 °Be,
completing MLF in tank before being racked to barrel for maturation. In August 2017,
following extensive sensory e
All batches were inoculated with yeast and co-fermented with MLF bacteria. Batches were
given a range of skin contact times including extended skin maceration for 30 days, using
aerative and closed pump-overs, ensuring a range of flavour and tannin profiles, capturing
the best qualities from each block and variety. Batches were gently pressed at about 0 °Be,
completing MLF in tank before being racked to barrel for maturation. In August 2017,
following extensive sensory e
given a range of skin contact times including extended skin maceration for 30 days, using
aerative and closed pump-overs, ensuring a range of flavour and tannin profiles, capturing
the best qualities from each block and variety. Batches were gently pressed at about 0 °Be,
completing MLF in tank before being racked to barrel for maturation. In August 2017,
following extensive sensory e
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
- TypeOther Red Blend
- Size750ML
- RegionMargaret River
- Standard Drinks8.5
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateWestern Australia
- Brand NameDriftwood
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2016
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
Rounding off the percentages, this has 60% petit verdot, 17% cabernet sauvignon, 15% malbec, the remainder cabernet franc, merlot and shiraz. It was matured in French oak (30% new), spending 15-18 months in barrel. This wine has it nailed, rich in fruit and great in structure. Blending it must have been a great deal of fun, albeit a lengthy process. It's one of those wines you can enjoy tonight or in 10 years. If you do want to drink it sooner than later, make sure the beef is large in size and high in quality.
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