2018 Beal & Co Little Red

Juicy, delicious and all-too-easy-to-drink Merlot from talented young winemaker Callum Beal.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Callum Beal is bringing Merlot back.

He believes the Adelaide Hills can grow some great, smashable versions of the variety. Here's a good example of what he's talking about.

Matured in stainless after a month on skins and whole-berry fermented, Beal is striving for freshness and drinkability - something more akin to a Beaujolais Nouveau than a dusty old Bordeaux.

It's medium-bodied, flush with plums and savoury black olive tapenade notes, and has more interest and drinkability than most Australian Merlots you'll meet.

Perfect drinking for backyards and BBQs while the weather is warm.

Estate Grown, Adelaide Hills Merlot. Hand picked and destemmed to fermenter. Whole berry, wild fermented and pressed after 33 days on skins. Matured in tank for 12 months.

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 12 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
92%would recommend this product
12 reviews
  • CB Profile picture for Caroline B.
    Caroline B.
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    2 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Little Red - opposite day

    Not sure why it's called Little Red - this vino is delicious, and the price point is spot on. Love love love the work of Beal & Co. Thanks also to A Different Drop for their first rate service.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Lorna M.
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    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Light and easy drinking red

    Bought this for a fire affected wineries fundraiser and it went down a storm with everyone! They bought me out of my case and most drank it on the night haha. Loved it.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Scott K.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Not the best

    ad this for a blind wine tasting night and it didnt get much love. Lots of sediment in the bottle and tasted thin

    TasteRated 2.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 2.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 2.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Dez
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Interesting wine

    Very interesting wine; lots of raspberry notes and a hint of smokiness/barkiness. And then some strong tannin happening - in fact, it was more like a clump, including a few stems, around the neck of the bottle that I chose to remove before drinking. Was very pleasant drinking with a bit of time to breath. It would go well with a steak.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Roxanne H.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great VFM

    Great value for money drop

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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