"Byron & Harold"
Vintage: 2013
by Rod
25/8/2016 9:32 PM
Over the last 18 months or so I've ordered repeat dozens of their Wheelabout Pinot Noir and Riesling, the Tandem Cab Merlot, Merlot and Shiraz and they've all been lovely wines.
$132.00 for 12 Bottles
Byron & Harold Tandem Wa Merlot 2013 (12 Bottles)
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WA Merlot From Future Superstars
Ah, noble Merlot... So often overlooked by us Shiraz and Cab-obsessed Aussies, and unfortunately often poorly represented by some pretty average $5-bargain-box type stuff that's left 'til last on the plastic BBQ table at a Saturday afternoon get-together.
This is not that Merlot. This is mighty fine Merlot. And it's seriously underpriced... Get in!
The Bottom Line
- A West Coast gem (and it'll cellar, too!)
- From one of James Halliday’s “Top 10 New Wineries” last year!
These guys seriously know what they’re doing. Between the wine biz experience of the namesakes Paul Byron and Ralph (Harold) Dunning, and the vine and wine-wrangling of their co-conspirators, this is an outfit that that we reckon might be knocking on the door of “Winery of The Year” status somewhere down the track… Get in while the going’s good and the prices don’t include too much of a “famous” tax!
Want the full B&H treatment? We’ve got the two brother Reds as well – check out the Cab Merlot HERE or the Shiraz HERE!
Tasting Notes
Vintage
2013
Alcohol
14.5%
Drink Now Until
2018
Regions
Western Australia
Varieties
Merlot
Colour
Deep red with purple hues.
Nose
Lifted bouquet of aromatic berry fruits layered with subtle oak
Palate
The palate is fine and textured and offers a juicy blend of blue and red berries with a long, soft oak finish. The Merlot is certainly approachable now, and will age gracefully over the next 3 - 5 years
Winery Information
The 2013 vintage had a wet winter followed by dry and warm conditions for summer, which continued well into autumn. Due to the perfect slow ripening pattern both red and white grape varieties showed intense colour, concentrated flavours, and aromas while achieving perfect tannin ripeness
"Excellent Red"
Vintage: 2013
by Kevin
6/5/2016 6:58 PM
A good drinkable red now that will only get better.
"Tandem Merrlot"
Vintage: 2013
by Donald
6/5/2016 9:38 PM
I had hoped that this would be a great Margaret River merlot. I was disappointed. A little too acidy and not enough lovely flavour. Won't buy it again.
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