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Hungerford Hill Orange Merlot 2005 |
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The Orange region is a new vibrant and distinctive cool wine district. The region includes vineyards planted above 600 metres in altitude within Blayney, Carbonne and Orange. While the Orange region is developing its reputation for producing distinctive cool climate wine styles, it is still an emerging grape growing region with great potential, first established in 1983.
REGION
Orange, NSW.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Merlot
DESCRIPTION
A medium to full bodied modern Australian Merlot from the
cool emerging viticultural region of Orange.
FOOD MATCH @ TERROIR
Braised berkshire pork belly with tarmarind & soy on sauteed
potatoes
WINEMAKER
Phillip John
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
COLOUR
Excellent dark crimson red in colour.
NOSE
The nose shows very complex aromas of wild berry fruits &
licorice with a background of nutty French oak.
PALATE
The palate has medium full bodied intense berry fruit flavours
with sweet nutty oak & long drying soft fruit tannins.
***** 5 Star Halliday Winery*****
2004 Orange Merlot
Blue-Gold Medal: Sydney International Wine Competition 2006
Bronze Medal: Sydney Royal Wine Show 2006
Merit - Asia Wine & Spirits Challenge 2006
Orange is simply a fantastic High altitude, long ripening region with a seasonalty to produce excellent fruit of premium quality. Since rescued from the large Southcorp range, the Kirby family has imporved these wines highlighting the classic varieties from classic regions. All said and done this Merlot has terrific fruit, a generous medium bodied wine with fine soft tannins and a wonderful elegance whihc is what the grape should be all about.
90/100
5 Stars and Classy!
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WBW Rating: |
90/100 |
Don't Pay: |
$28.00 |
Closure: |
Stelvin |
Region: |
Orange NSW |
Winemaker: |
Phillip John |
Drink Now Until: |
2016 |
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