BUSH SERIES - 'The Merri' - Carbonic Sangiovese - 2024

Only 330 bottles made.

The Bush Series wines provide Tom with an opportunity to be more experimental in the winery. They’re made in tiny quantities and will evolve and change each vintage. For each wine, Kate painted the native bush at a location of significance for the two cousins.

Artwork 

Merri Creek is one of Kate’s favourite places to paint. The winding tracks, lofty tree canopies, and meandering creek offer Kate and Tom a tranquil escape in the heart of the city of Melbourne. 

Tasting Notes

Think bouncy carbonic flavours of candied raspberries and sweet cherries, smattered over the sturdy backbone of classic Sangiovese spices. The Merri is for anyone looking for a classic-styled red with a twist. It can be enjoyed either chilled or at room temperature.

Winemaking

100% carbonic-maceration Sangiovese. One bin of handpicked Sangiovese was sealed, and the fruit was protected thanks to the small layer of its juice at its base, which naturally began fermenting and created just enough CO2 to cover the whole bunches. This carbonic maceration was left untouched for ten days. It was then lightly pressed and allowed to relax in the tank for a year before being bottled in April 2025, unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard

Lucy and Gerard's vineyard is nestled on the east-facing slopes of the Mount Camel Range. This geological feature was formed along a fault line, bringing nutrient-rich Cambrian-aged metabasalts to the surface, where they intermingle with seafloor sediments, including chert, jasper, and siltstone. The result is strikingly red, iron-rich soil with exceptional drainage, making this site highly desirable for grape growing.