2019 Elephant Hill Merlot - Case of 6 Deal Colere planted on poor granite soils

planted on poor granite soils at around 900 metres

whole bunch pressed the heart juice directly into a select 1-year-old French oak puncheon for 12 months élevage

40% one year old

The finish is long and smooth with mint

Residual Sugar 1g/L

2019 Elephant Hill Merlot - Case of 6 Deal Colere planted on poor granite soilsThe 2019 vintage Merlot from Elephant Hill is produced with fruit soured from two vineyards in Hawke's Bay The 'Earth' Vineyard in Bridge Pa Triangle, which contributes a juicy, rich quality to the wine and the 'Stone' Vineyard in Gimblett Gravels, which provides concentration and structure. Together, is a Merlot with richness, finesse and tension. Hand harvested, macerated for 3 4 weeks, gently pressed and then matured in French oak barrels for 15