2024 Estate Merlot 6 Pack + The Calling Shiraz Upgrade

Experience the pinnacle of Mount Avoca. Reserved for those occasions worthy of something truly exceptional, The Calling 2019 Shiraz represents the crown jewel of our cellar! For a limited time, we’re offering a complimentary upgrade to The Calling Shiraz. Your 6-pack will feature one bottle of our prestigious 2019 The Calling Shiraz, included at no extra cost as our gift to you. Additional membership discounts will apply at checkout. Silver, Gold & Wine Club members also receive free shipping. This pack includes: 5x Estate 2024 Merlot (RRP $40) 1x The Calling 2019 Shiraz (RRP $96) The Calling 2019 Shiraz: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95 Points - “Opulent and enticing, the wine shows dark fruit richness, toasted spice, cedar and mocha characters on the nose. The concentrated palate delivers terrific weight and plush texture, wonderfully framed by silky tannins, leading to a sustained, delicious finish.” Estate 2024 Merlot: 2025 Small Winemaker Show, 93 Points -“Very deep bright colour, very ripe and full, big and rich. colour - dark red with light red edges. Nose - brambly dark fruit (plums, blackberry), coffee/mocha oak. Round well balanced mouthfeel with mouthwatering acid and soft velvety tannins. Great drinkability.” Judges: Adriaan Foot, Adrian Marchioro, Dan Piwko-Graham and Andrew Scott. ACO Certified Organic & Vegan Australia Certified As one of Australia's most consistent Merlot producers, this under-appreciated variety offers exceptional value. Château Pétrus sells for around $3,000 per bottle and, while not quite as expensive, Le Pin (also from Pomerol) and Château Cheval Blanc both often contain a little Cabernet Franc in their Merlots. The funny thing is so does Mount Avoca! The 2024 Merlot is one of our best Merlots - richly flavoured with that delightfully soft and supple finish. COLOUR: Dark ruby red with purple cherry highlights and slow legs on the swirl. NOSE: Clean and complex developed aromas of dense plum, raspberry jam and stewed fig, with a toasty bramble vapour. PALATE: Clean full-bodied flavours of dark plum, bright cherry and fresh date, carried by a silky tannin structure and finishing long with blueberry and sweet, nutty toast. WINEMAKING: The fruit is harvested from two clones of mature Merlot vines in Sections A & D on the estate vineyard. Traditional vinification techniques are applied with minimal intervention to preserve its regional identity. FOOD PAIRING: Roast beef or slow-cooked lamb shanks with potatoes. VINTAGE NOTES: After three successive cooler and wetter La Niña years (2021–2023), we experienced drier, warmer growing conditions in 2024, creating a growing season conducive to a high-quality outcome given our elevated, cooler site. A pre-flowering frost reduced net yield potential by 5% across Blocks A, B and C. Ideal flowering conditions thereafter resulted in a good crop, producing grapes with clean and generous varietal expression.