Gathering Field Red Blend, Thousand Candles, Yarra Valley, Australia 2019
Australia
Tasting Notes
Thousand Candles Gathering Field Red Blend 2019. This Yarra Valley red blend offers a combination of dark fruit and spice. Crafted from Bordeaux varieties,vines, expect aromas of ripe raspberry, black cherry, and a hint of plum, complemented by subtle notes of pepper and leather. On the palate, this is rich and full-bodied, showcasing layers of dark berries intertwined with nuances of spice and earthy undertones. Fine tannins provide structure, leading to a smooth, lingering finish.
Food Matches
Comte with Charcuterie, Grilled Striploin Streak & Mushroom and Garlic Sauté
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2019
Style Light & Fruity Reds
Country Australia
Grower Name Thousand Candles
Grape Variety Merlot
ABV 13.00%
Closure Screw Cap
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU THCGFRDBL(X12)19
Grower
Thousand Candles
Thousand Candles is a premium estate in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Its name comes from a 19th century account by a European settler, who witnessed an ancient indigenous ceremony that granted free passage into the lands around the property to various tribes. Describing the tribesman dramatically holding aloft their firesticks, he remarked that it was as if the… Read More
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Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety, famous for its use in the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion on Bordeaux's right bank and now of immense popularity the world over, competing with Cabernet Sauvignon as the most planted black grape. It is used both as a single varietal where it produces wines of a fruit-driven nature, with soft and ripe black fruit flavours and gentle… Read More
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