2021 Brash Higgins MRLO Merlot

Interesting, lively Merlot with a twist of Nero d'Avola, aged in amphora.

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Description

MRLO is a wine that aims to change some of the preconceptions of Australian Merlot.

This McLaren Vale grown fruit is fermented wild in clay amphora, settled, then aged in amphora for a further nine months. Brad also makes the addition of 15% Nero d'Avola for an extra bit of pep and funk turning this often maligned variety into something pretty unique.

It's not just creatively put together, it's also undeniably delicious. It's quite exciting to see Merlot so perfumed, so energetic and so more-ish.

Only 200 cases made.

Picked from the neighbouring clay soils of Lennon Vineyard in the Vale, planted in 1994, our fifth Merlot benefited from the abundant and balanced growing season of 2021. We last made this wine in 2017. Back in the winery we fermented the grapes in amphora and one ton open fermenters then pressed off post ferment. After settling, the wine was added back to the clay pots for a further 7 months then to ageing. A 15% splash of Nero d’Avola added acidity, tannin and a touch of the exotic

Deep purple in the glass, the nose is vibrant and sweet fruited. Aromas of grapes, oyster shell, earthy clay, black jelly bean, black tea, jerusalem artichoke and orange peel. On the palate it’s smooth and seductive, dark cherries, spiced plum. Glossy acidity from the Nero d’Avola addition keeps it refreshing and grippy; finishes with an after breath of dried violets and righteous tannins.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Merlot
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Screw Cap

Brash Higgins

Brash Higgins is the label of winemaking American-turned-honorary-Aussie, Brad Hickey.

In his former life, Hickey was one of America's top sommeliers, working for many years crafting some of New York's finest wine lists. He came to Australia and fell in love with McLaren Vale and local vigneron Nicole Thorpe, with whom he now produces highly characterful, minimalist wines from their much loved Omensetter vineyard.

Hickey's wines are extremely expressive. They fall in two camps - the wines sourced from Omensetter vineyard and those sourced from friends around the Vale and the warm, dry Riverlands.

Brad Hickey AKA Brash Higgins - McLaren Vale, SA Brash Higgins

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