2022 The Revivalist Merlot *
Great Merlot is as elusive as it is seductive and when selecting parcels for The Revivalist we seek to craft a full expression of the variety. From the violet and red flower perfume to the soulful earthy aromas, ebulliently ripe fresh plum fruit flavors and suave fleshy tannins, we carefully layer this wine to a complex yet seamless style. The resounding freshness and lively acid structure ensures this wine is a lively, energetic and mouth-filling expression of Merlot.
VINTAGE
The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.
WINEMAKING
Hand-picked 18th and 20th March 2022, destemmed, sorted and gently crushed. Native fermentation pumped over daily with 16 days on skins. Basket pressed with light pressings included in free run for lifted palate structure. Matured in French oak barriques, 50% new, and a portion in foudre for 12 months. Bottled December 2023.Â
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