Berton Vineyards Foundstone Merlot is a noteworthy red wine hailing from South-Eastern Australia's respected vineyards. This elegant wine offers a graceful balance of opulent fruit flavours - vibrant red cherries, ripened plum, and delightful hints of dark chocolate. Its enchanting bouquet is beautifully woven with complex varietal characters and a soft touch of oak for depth. Its velvet-tinted texture coats the palate in an enthralling richness, enhancing the wine's full-bodied profile. Perfect alongside heartier meals or as a standalone event, Berton Vineyards Foundstone Merlot is a captivating expression of Australian winemaking finesse.

Tasting Notes

This Merlot has a deep youthful colour with expressive aromas of plums, blueberries and violets. The palate has a velvety texture with generous flavours of sour cherries, plum and fragrant herbal notes with a hint of vanilla oak.

About the Winery

Berton Vineyards, nestled away in Australia's Eden Valley, is a captivating vineyard renowned for its expressive variety of delectable wines. The winery, established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton, exhibits the harmonious synthesis of tradition and innovation that echoes throughout its deep-rooted history.

Bursting from the fertile soils of South Australia, the grapes from the Berton estate are famed for their vibrant flavour profiles. The exceptional range extends from the widely recognised Chardonnay and Shiraz to the rare but equally indulgent Petit Verdot and Vermentino. Each grape is handpicked at the pinnacle of its ripeness, ensuring the wine’s vibrancy is faithfully captured when bottled.

At the heart of Berton Vineyards' success is their inimitable method of cultivation. By blending modern technology with time-proven viticulture practices, the winery is able to coax every ounce of flavour from the fruit. Noteworthy is their use of ‘open fermenters’ which allow for optimum aeration of the pulpy mixture, hence enhancing the depth of each vintage’s character.

This alliance of craft and technology extends to the winery’s commitment to sustainability too. The use of technologically enhanced water recycling processes and natural pest control practices, ensure that every bottle produced sustains the vineyard's health, biodiversity, and long-term vitality.

Berton Vineyards, over the years; has received numerous lauds and accolades at esteemed wine competitions around the globe. Showcasing its continuous pursuit of excellence, each of these recognitions symbolises the winery’s commitment to produce superior wines that are a testament to their land.

Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, Berton Vineyards offers a wine-tasting experience that will tantalise and satisfy the most discerning of palates. As you savor each sip, not only are you tasting the encompassing array of flavour notes, you are also cherishing the rich legacy and exceptional craftmanship, that is inherently Berton Vineyards.

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