{"product_id":"2024-estate-merlot-6-pack-the-calling-shiraz-upgrade","title":"2024 Estate Merlot 6 Pack + The Calling Shiraz Upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience the pinnacle of Mount Avoca.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserved for those occasions worthy of something truly exceptional, \u003c\/span\u003eThe Calling 2019 Shiraz\u003cspan\u003e represents the crown jewel of our cellar!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a limited time, we’re offering a complimentary upgrade to The Calling Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 6-pack will feature one bottle of our prestigious 2019 The Calling Shiraz, included at no extra cost as our gift to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional membership discounts will apply at checkout.\u003cbr\u003eSilver, Gold \u0026amp; Wine Club members also receive free shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pack includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5x Estate 2024 Merlot (RRP $40)\u003cbr\u003e1x The Calling 2019 Shiraz (RRP $96)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Calling 2019 Shiraz:\u003cbr\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95 Points -\u003c\/strong\u003e “Opulent and enticing, the wine shows dark fruit richness, toasted spice, cedar and mocha characters on the nose. The concentrated palate delivers terrific weight and plush texture, wonderfully framed by silky tannins, leading to a sustained, delicious finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEstate 2024 Merlot:\u003cbr\u003e2025 Small Winemaker Show, 93 Points -\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e“Very deep bright colour, very ripe and full, big \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eand rich. colour - dark red with light red edges. Nose - brambly dark fruit (plums, blackberry), coffee\/mocha oak. Round well balanced mouthfeel with mouthwatering acid and soft velvety tannins. Great drinkability.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eJudges: Adriaan Foot, Adrian Marchioro,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDan Piwko-Graham and Andrew Scott.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eACO Certified Organic \u0026amp; Vegan Australia Certified\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of Australia's most consistent Merlot producers, this under-appreciated variety offers exceptional value. Château Pétrus sells for around $3,000 per bottle and, while not quite as expensive, Le Pin (also from Pomerol) and Château Cheval Blanc both often contain a little Cabernet Franc in their Merlots. The funny thing is so does Mount Avoca!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Merlot is one of our best Merlots - richly flavoured with that delightfully soft and supple finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark ruby red with purple cherry highlights and slow legs on the swirl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClean and complex developed aromas of dense plum, raspberry jam and stewed fig, with a toasty bramble vapour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClean full-bodied flavours of dark plum, bright cherry and fresh date, carried by a silky tannin structure and finishing long with blueberry and sweet, nutty toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit is harvested from two clones of mature Merlot vines in Sections A \u0026amp; D on the estate vineyard. Traditional vinification techniques are applied with minimal intervention to preserve its regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRoast beef or slow-cooked lamb shanks with potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAfter three successive cooler and wetter La Niña years (2021–2023), we experienced drier, warmer growing conditions in 2024, creating a growing season conducive to a high-quality outcome given our elevated, cooler site. A pre-flowering frost reduced net yield potential by 5% across Blocks A, B and C. Ideal flowering conditions thereafter resulted in a good crop, producing grapes with clean and generous varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Avoca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601329111189,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/5922\/files\/2024_Estate_Merlot_6Pack_The_Calling_Shiraz_Upgrade.png?v=1786437091","url":"https:\/\/mountavoca.com\/products\/2024-estate-merlot-6-pack-the-calling-shiraz-upgrade","provider":"Mount Avoca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}