Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc

Made by: Tapanappa
Where: Wrattonbully, South Australia
Style: Merlot

$95.00 AUD

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Why we stock it

Brian Croser's Whalebone Vineyard in Wrattonbully, and the merlot and cabernet franc bottling from it. Croser founded Petaluma and spent a career arguing that where a vine is planted matters more than anything done to the fruit afterwards.

We stock it because it is the clearest way to taste what Wrattonbully gives that neighbouring Coonawarra does not, and because a fine wine shelf carrying only famous names teaches nobody anything.

Delivery Sydney metro. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm.

The 2019 Tapanappa Merlot Cabernet Franc has deep purple-crimson colour intensity and hue.

The aroma has plum and blackberry ripeness with the slightly minty dried spice of the Whalebone terroir.

The texture is immediately evident in the mouth, and the flavours are consistent with the aroma and bouquet. The tannins provide a savoury and satisfying finish.

The 2019 Tapanappa Merlot-Cabernet Franc has a long ageing potential.

Specifications

Standard drinks: 8.8
Style: Merlot
Producer: Tapanappa
Region: Wrattonbully, South Australia
Country: Australia
Volume: 750 mL
Alcohol: 14.9% ABV
Current vintage: 2021 Indicative only — vintage may vary from batch to batch and is not guaranteed.

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