Fishbone 2022 Blue Label Merlot
2022 Fishbone Merlot is made with fruit from the Geographe wine region located 1.5 hours away from the Margaret River Wine Region.
Harvested in the cool of the morning and crushed and fermented with 10% whole bunches. The resulting wine is a softer, elegant, fruit focused style of dry red wine.
TASTING NOTES
Deep crimson red rim to core. Spiced mulberries, sweet tobacco. Dry, ripe red fruits, styling Merlot with good balance and persistent length.
WINEMAKING
A fine Merlot with ripe red fruits and spices on the nose and flow on the palate to a long finish. The natural acids and soft tannins, provides a very approachable style.
VARIETY _ 100% Merlot
REGION _ Geographe, WA
ALCOHOL _ 14.5%
AWARDS
SILVER - Labelmakers Group, WA Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2023