Merlot is well suited to the cool climate conditions of the Orange region, producing consistent crops of high quality fruit from the Koomooloo vineyard. Philip Shaw The Conductor Merlot wears a medium colour with bright red hue and smells of rich clear berry fruits. Aromatics are complex and layered with strong varietal character with just a hint of vanilla from aged barrels.This 100% merlot is mouth filling and bright supported by fine tannins.
Vineyard | Koomooloo Vineyard, Orange NSW
Varieties | 100% Merlot
Bouquet | The wines shows fleshy red berry fruits with notes of mushroom and dried herbs.
Palate | The Conductor is a succulent and savoury merlot. It is medium bodied wine with fine savoury tannins.
Alcohol | 14.2%
About Philip Shaw: Discover our unique, unconventional and distinct array of wines from our Koomooloo vineyard in Orange, Australia. Our secret to making the most of this is our respect for this patch of earth, it’s changing climate and the way we respond to the elements. We pair our understanding of Koomooloo with decades of experience, hard work, conviction and we keep an open mind to creative thinking. We’ve won plenty of awards but that’s not what drives us to make great wine. We are always trying to achieve a balance in our wines, whether they are white or red. Each vintage is a challenge like no other.