The Taylor Ferguson Merlot grows on a plot on McGillivray Rd, not far from the Coonawarra township. Planted nearly 40 years ago, it provides some very bold and flavoursome fruit with brooding purple and blue berry flavours, backed by just a whisper of the region’s signature peppermint-patty character.
2023
“A round, ripe wine filled with hints of blueberries baked into vanilla muffin. Boysenberry and stewed plums. A hint of shiso mint and lilac. Acidity carries the wine and oak is minimal, allowing for crunch and vibrancy. Sandy tannins are present but the wine still drinks like a harmonious middle palate smooth red, with a nudge towards modernity. A savvy little merlot” 91 points, Value Star, Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion
“Aromas of plum, spice, cedar, mint and a touch of leafiness. Dark fruited, green-ish tannins, firm and savoury.” Top Value, Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
Silver, International Cool Climate Wine Show, 2025
