Amatra The Oreads, Red, Catherine Marshall Wines, 2022
Tasting note
Generous, opulent core of ripe black plums from the Merlot component with underlying savoury, lead pencil shavings from Cabernet Franc fruit. Tannins are dry and suedey on the finish. This vintage 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc.
Vinification details
Optimal vine ripeness and canopy management, in particular, are key to producing a seamless Amatra Merlot that is perfectly suited to the Elgin Valley.
Bunches are destemmed and crushed after meticulous bunch and berry sorting on the sorting tables to remove matter other than healthy berries. Fermentation is completed in tank and once primary fermentation is completed; the mash is pressed in a small basket press. The wine is then decanted to small French oak casks for secondary Malo-lactic fermentation and left to mature for 16 months. The final barrel selection is made and blended where it is lightly filtered to bottle.
AWARDS
Platter: 4*
Tim Atkin MW: 91 pts
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Tasting note
Generous, opulent core of ripe black plums from the Merlot component with underlying savoury, lead pencil shavings from Cabernet Franc fruit. Tannins are dry and suedey on the finish. This vintage 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc.
Vinification details
Optimal vine ripeness and canopy management, in particular, are key to producing a seamless Amatra Merlot that is perfectly suited to the Elgin Valley.
Bunches are destemmed and crushed after meticulous bunch and berry sorting on the sorting tables to remove matter other than healthy berries. Fermentation is completed in tank and once primary fermentation is completed; the mash is pressed in a small basket press. The wine is then decanted to small French oak casks for secondary Malo-lactic fermentation and left to mature for 16 months. The final barrel selection is made and blended where it is lightly filtered to bottle.
AWARDS
Platter: 4*
Tim Atkin MW: 91 pts
