Cabernet Merlot

The vines grow in Yallingup on sandy-gravelly loam over limestone; the site lies on gentle north-facing slopes and is not irrigated. Hand harvesting and sorting are documented for the estate, as is fermentation in various vessels, including clay amphorae as well as French and Austrian oak casks; specific details on the duration and yeasts used for this vintage are not available. In the glass, the wine shows a dark garnet colour. Aromas of blackberry, plum, cedar and sweetish herbs lead to dark berry fruit, juicy acidity, velvety to fine-grained tannins and medium to full body. This vintage is the estate’s first biodynamic Cabernet-Merlot blend and received 93 points from The Real Review and 94 points in the Halliday Wine Companion. ([marriwoodpark.com.au](https://marriwoodpark.com.au/collections/wines/products/shop-cabernet-merlot-2022))