2023 Amelia Park Trellis Cabernet Merlot

Superb value entry-level Cab Merlot from some of the best grape-growing terroir in Margaret River.

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Description

This classic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is easy-drinking and perfect for enjoying now.

The grapes are predominantly sourced from the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River, known for its rich fruit flavours - one of the premier terroirs in Australia for producing Cabernet Sauvignon et.al. A small percentage comes from the Wallcliffe sub-region further south, adding subtle and elegant aromatics and fine tannins.

The 2023 vintage experienced a long and cool growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in perfectly balanced flavours and natural acidity.

Winemaking for this blend involves several parcels, each picked at optimal ripeness and harvested during the cool of the night. The fruit undergoes controlled and cool fermentation in static fermenters before being carefully pressed off and aged in French oak barrels for secondary fermentation and maturation. 

If you're looking for an easy-drinking Margaret River Cab Merlot, this is about as good a bang for your buck as you're going to find in the region.


A lovely nose of dark berries with hints of anise and mocha. The palate is soft and fruit driven with forest fruits and red currants. Easy drinking and perfect for drinking now.

VINEYARDS
The Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River is predominantly sourced for its consistency in producing rich fruit flavours and a small percentage is sourced from the Wallcliffe sub-region of Margaret River, located further south, providing subtle and elegant aromatics and fine tannins.

SEASON
The 2023 vintage was long and cool, resulting in fruit being picked later than we traditionally do. The cool conditions allowed the grapes to ripen slowly resulting in perfectly balanced flavours and natural acidity.

Harvest Date Analysis Bottling Date
March/April 2023 Alcohol 14.5 %
TA 6.14 g/l
pH 3.54 January 2024

WINEMAKING
A considerable number of parcels go into making this Cabernet Merlot blend. A number of picks occur starting in the northern areas of Margaret River and working our way south over a couple of months. Each parcel is machine harvested during the cool of the night and transferred to static fermenters for a controlled and cool primary fermentation. After primary ferment each parcel is carefully pressed off. These parcels are sent to a French oak barrels for secondary ferment and maturation.

Closure Cellaring
Screwcap 5+ years

TASTING NOTES
Classic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is an easy drinking style, made to be enjoyed now. It has a lovely nose of dark berries with hints of anise and mocha. The palate is soft and fruit driven with forest fruits and red currants.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety Style ["Cabernet Blends"]
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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