Bird in Hand Merlot 2012

In 1997 Andrew Nugent planted the Bird in Hand vineyard and olive grove across 100 acres of rich, fertile ground in the Adelaide Hills. His hard work has certainly paid off with fantastic wines like this lovely Merlot.
 
Produced from selected, low-yielding blocks on the estate, the fruit underwent extended maceration on skins prior to pressing off to a mixture of new and used French oak for 18 months maturation. The finished wine was bottled with minimal fining or filtration to retain its natural character.
 
Made by Kim Milne MW, it’s dark red with a sweet, plummy lift and cedary oak on the nose. The palate is intense, generous and youthful showing rich red and dark fruits, bright acidity, supple tannins and cedary oak.