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NOTES
Chrismont incorporates the winery and cellar door operations in Cheshunt, in addition to estate vineyards located in Cheshunt & Whitfield. The beautiful, undulating property in the heart of the agriculturally rich and diverse King Valley was dedicated initially to tobacco production in the 1960’s. Arnie with his father Arnold transitioned the property to wine grape production in the late 1970’s.
Over the almost 30 years since then, the King Valley and Chrismont vineyards have become synonymous with the production of high quality wine grapes for red, white, and sparkling wine. Of particular interest to the region, and indeed Chrismont, are the plantings of traditional Italian varieties in the area.
The variations from one vintage to the next, particularly relevant in a cool climate wine region such as the King Valley, are at the heart of boutique winemaking at Chrismont; the hands-on crafting of single vineyard, single varietal wines into the truest representation of grape, vineyard, vintage and winemaker through a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
TASTING NOTES
A dark cherry red, the Chrismont Merlot 2005 exhibits cool-climate developed red fruit characters: fragrances of red currants interplay with suggestions of spice and leather; the fresh, intense character of the palate with layers of plum, hints of earthiness and mint; and supple, dense and assertive tannins produce a balanced and dry finish. Enjoy this wine with duck breast, beef or lamb dishes.
REVIEWS
Fresh and vibrant, with Italian-like savoury, drying tannins; good depth and structure, and shows the heritage of its makers; made for food. 90 Points James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
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