The Conductor Merlot is a red produced by Philip Shaw Wines in Orange, Orange, Australia. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Orange
Region: Orange
Country: Australia
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
The Conductor is the Merlot of Philip Shaw's "Character" series, grown on the Koomooloo vineyard near Orange, which reaches 900 m and is among the highest in Australia. Wild-yeast fermented and matured mostly in older French oak, it shows dark cherry and berry fruit with chocolate and clove, hints of dried herbs and forest floor, and a juicy core over chewy, medium tannins.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Conductor Merlot from?
The Conductor Merlot is produced by Philip Shaw Wines in Orange, Orange, Australia.
What grapes are in The Conductor Merlot?
The Conductor Merlot is made from Merlot.