Winery Observatory HillMerlot

wine of Tasmanie of Australia

The Merlot of Winery Observatory Hill is a wine from the region of Tasmanie.
This wine generally goes well with
The Merlot of the Winery Observatory Hill is in the top 0 of wines of Tasmanie.

Details and technical informations about Winery Observatory Hill's Merlot.

Winery

Winery Observatory Hill

Grape varieties

Region/Great wine region

Tasmanie

Country

Australia

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Blanc Auba

This variety was once found in the Gironde and Lot et Garonne. Its similarity to Ugni Blanc caused its disappearance, the latter being more productive. In the Entre deux Mers vineyards, it was common to find Ugni Blanc under the name Blanc Auba.

Informations about the Winery Observatory Hill

The winery offers 8 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Tasmanie

The Winery Observatory Hill is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Tasmanie to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 55000 of of Australia wines

In the top 2000 of of Tasmanie wines

In the top 550000 of wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Tasmanie

Tasmania is the island state of the island continent and the southernmost state of Australia. It Lies 240 kilometres (150 miles) off the coast of Victoria">Victoria, across Bass Strait - a relatively shallow channel that separates the Great Australian Bight from the Tasman Sea. As in the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, across Bass Strait in Victoria, the main grape varieties are Pinot noir and Chardonnay, and all three regions are renowned for their Sparkling wines. In general, however, Tasmania's choice of grape varieties is closer to New Zealand's than Australia's, reflecting the cool maritime Climate.

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