Wakefield Estate
Wakefield Estate
Merlot 2012
| Region: | Clare Valley |
Ripe berry, rich fruitcake flavours and soft, velvety tannins. French and American oak impart dark chocolate, coffee bean and vanilla characters.
At release, the wine is a vibrant, youthful red with an intense red/purple hue.
Wine Bouquet
At release, the wine displays lifted aromas of raspberry, cherry and violets with enticing vanilla bean, spice and cinnamon from quality oak maturation.
Wine Palate
At release, the wine showcases layers of ripe, dark fruit alongside rich fruit cake characters. The mouthfeel is exactly as you would expect with a velvety softness. Oak maturation has delivered flavours of vanilla, mocha and subtle spice and the finish has a pleasing degree of elegance.
Cellaring Notes
This wine can be enjoyed upon release but will reward careful cellaring up to and possibly beyond 2019.
| Acidity: | 5.95 g/L |
| Alcohol Percent: | 14% |
| PH: | 3.55 |
| Region: | Clare Valley |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.29 g/L |
Baked Figs
Food type: Desserts, Fruit, Vegetarian
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Baked Pork with Chilli
Food type: Pork
Chilli, lemon and sea salt breathe new life into the classic pork baked dinner. Complement the mild ...
Easy Beef Lasagne
Food type: Beef, Italian, Pasta
Try this delicious meal which is great for feeding a group of friends or your family. Otherwise you ...
Kangaroo Meatballs with Garlic and Basil Tomato sauce
Food type: Duck/Game, Italian, Pasta
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Lamb Curry
Food type: Curry, Lamb
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Medicinal minestrone
Food type: Soups, Vegetarian
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Minestrone Soup Italiano
Food type: Italian, Soups, Vegetarian
Enjoy an authentic Italian minestrone soup on a cold winter's evening. Vegetables, pasta and ...
Poached Pears in Red Wine
Food type: Desserts
Soft, draw in the flavours of vanilla, lemon and two kinds of wine. By Chef David Tsirekas
Roast Turkey
Food type: Turkey
Give a special touch to a special dinner with this modern take on roast turkey.
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Food type: Turkey
For a twist on classic Christmas lunch, serve roast Turkey with a potato and apple stuffing and ...
Sahib's Beef Vindaloo
Food type: Beef, Curry, Indian
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Spanish Lamb with Rosemary
Food type: Lamb, Spanish
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Thai BBQ Chicken
Food type: Chicken, East Asian
Here’s a method of cooking chicken legs that is harder to ruin than it is to cook. Because of the ...
Traditional Irish Stew
Food type: Beef, Soups
A hearty, winter warmer. Full of hearty beef and nourishing vegetables.
Vegetarian (Eggplant) Lasagne
Food type: Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian
Try our eggplant lasagne, a wonderful vegetarian dish, that even the most fervent carnivore will ...
| Range | Variety | Vintage | Show Name | Year | Class | Award |
| Wakefield Estate | Merlot | 2012 | Royal Hobart Wine Show | 2012 | 65 | Silver |
| Wakefield Estate | Merlot | 2012 | China Wine & Spirits Awards | 2013 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Merlot | 2012 | Sydney International Wine Competition | 2013 | Blue Gold |