Munari Schoolhouse Red 2006

Munari is a small winery in the Heathcote region. The wines come from a family operation with emphasis on quality hand made wines. Their wines can be found in boutique bottleshops particularly in Victoria as well restaurants in the same state.

I picked this up at the cellar door which is a tiny little cottage room which oozes the old colonial history which is clearly evident driving up the main street of the town, a short drive down the highway.

Something which really strikes me about Heathcote is the typical bush setting where eucalypt trees line and overhang the roads. The eucalypt characteristic is also evident in many of the wines.

This Schoolhouse Red is an ever changing blend, this 2006 vintage comprises of Malbec (63%), Merlot (27%) and Shiraz (10%)

A striking and impressive colour, the wine is captivating from the outset. Super dark and inky, a powerful nose of stewed plums entwined with some chocolate notes (14% abv).

The palate is a fistful of deliciousness. Super juicy with blackcurrant flavours leaping to the fore. Good fruit which is mouth filling. The finish is super long and lasts for more than a minute leaving some grippy tannin.

A wine to suit hearty food and a little winery worth checking out if in the area.