K1 Merlot

Adelaide Hills

Story: Open canopies and low yields at our Kuitpo vineyard ensure that our Merlot grapes are matured to optimum ripeness. From 30 year old vines the fruit is destemmed and fermented in small batch open fermenters for 7 days before pressing into French oak hogsheads to mature for 18 months.

Nose: This wine offers classic cool climate Merlot aromas of plum, blackberries, roast peppers and rosemary.

Palate: The palate is structured, elegant and medium-bodied with upfront cherry and briary berries supported by hints of earth and spice. Supple fine tannins from both fruit and oak provide framework to direct the fruit over the palate.

Pairing: Try K1 Merlot with Lamb Souvlak, grill over charcoal, served with pita bread, tzatziki and cucumber and feta salad.

Oak maturation: 20% new French oak for 18 months.

Winemaker: Shane Harris