Narkoojee Athelstan Merlot Central Coast Bursting with heady aromatics of

Bursting with heady aromatics of orange blossom

Following a gentle 7-day post-ferment maceration

A classic Heathcote red with marked spice and pepper accents

proving that this once-overlooked grape is anything but second fiddle to Chardonnay

complemented by ginger spice

Narkoojee Athelstan Merlot Central Coast Bursting with heady aromatics ofHonouring Athelstan Friend, who originally operated the Narkoojee property as a dairy farm, this wine is handpicked from estate vines and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Lively and expressive, it evolves gracefully over time. Bouquet: Mulberry, morello cherry, rhubarb, chocolate, violets, and spicy French oak. Flavour: Moyer plum, mulberry, scorched almond, and rich chocolate. Texture: Elegant and well balanced, with fine tannins and a lingering