The Optimist

2004 Merlot

Region - Margaret River

Grape Varieties - Merlot

Introduction

This Merlot provides lifted minty, herbal notes on the bouquet, along with hints of bramble, raspberry and tobacco leaf. The complex mixture of lively berry fruits and richer, earthy beetroot characters are ideally complemented by the wines smooth, velvety mouthfeel on the palate. 75% matured in French Oak for nine months, this is a tight, focused, well structured Merlot.

RRP - $25/bottle

Winemaker - Kevin McKay & Michael Langridge, Transview Wines Pty Ltd

Harvested - April 2004

Bottled - July 2005

Alcohol - 13.5%

Export Approval - No

Awards

2005 QANTAS Wine Show Of Western Australia - Gold Medal

2005 Cairns Wine Show - Silver Medal

2005 Australian Small Winemakers Show - Silver Medal

2005 Margaret River Wine Show - Silver Medal

2005 Rutherglen Wine Show - Bronze Medal

2006 Boutique Wines Awards - Bronze Medal

Market Availability

Cellar Door and Mail Order only



Adinfern Estate
Merv & Jan Smith

Bussell Highway
COWARAMUP 6284
WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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Margaret River Premium Wines and Accommodation - Adinfern Estate