Desert Wind Merlot 2016 (750ml) Manduria

Desert Wind Merlot 2016 (750ml) ManduriaFrom the very first harvest in 1994, the Fries family marveled at the intensely concentrated fruit produced by their Desert Wind Vineyard fruit perfect for crafting wines with immense structure and aging potential. In 2001, the family introduced Desert Wind wines in order to showcase this exceptional vineyard through its own wine brand. The original lineup consisted of just four offerings an elegant Semillon and three refined reds, a Cabernet

Our team began picking in mid-September

The palate reveals more

The palate is filled with dark fruits and chocolate backed up by taut tannins and lingering oak

which are naturally enriched further with these winemaking techniques

and a sustainable optimisation of age-old winemaking techniques

Age of vines: 80 years avg

their youngest daughter

which set the stage for a core of winey cassis and crushed plum fruit

- Decanter World Wine Award 2020 - 97 pts & Platinum Medal

and floral nuances

The Non-Vintage Museum Reserve Antique Tawny is medium amber-colored with aromas of ginger

Even at this early stage