Butler Crest Merlot 2008 Margaret River Western Australia - 12 Pack

COLOUR

Vibrant red with hints of purple

AROMA

Lively cherry and raspberry, strong primary fruit characters. Highly aromatic.

PALATE

Fresh blackberry and plum, even and well balanced. Nice soft finish

WINEMAKING

Each parcel of fruit is gently crushed into small open fermenters with traditional heading down boards where fermentation is carried out under strictly controlled temperature conditions. Gentle extraction is achieved by the daily draining away of wine from the skins and then returning back over. The wine is then pressed and returned to stainless steel tanks. French oak staves used to add complexity.

FOOD MATCHING

Meat dishes, pasta and cheeses

CLOSURE - Cork- allows the wine to age more gracefully