Introduction
Angus The Bull Wee Angus Merlot Central Victoria 2022 is a truly exceptional and approachable red wine. It stands as a vibrant, generous expression of the Merlot grape, sourced from the reliable vineyards of Central Victoria, Australia. This “Wee Angus” bottling offers a softer, immediately enjoyable counterpoint to the brand’s bold Cabernets. This wine reflects the winery’s dream to craft a supple, fruit-forward red that still maintains structure. Central Victoria’s unique terroir, with its warm climate and diverse soils, ensures grapes achieve generous fruit concentration and soft, ripe tannins. The 2022 vintage was excellent, providing perfect ripeness and gentle tannins. This sets the stage for a wine of immense approachability and rich, plush character, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Character Description
The Angus The Bull Wee Angus Merlot Central Victoria 2022 enchants with a deep ruby-red hue, showing rich concentration and warmth. The bouquet offers dense notes of ripe red plum, sweet cherry, and a hint of mulberry. These intertwine with complex undertones of milk chocolate, vanilla bean, and a subtle, earthy spice derived from careful oak integration. Hints of dried herbs and a mellow warmth also emerge. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied and softly structured, featuring a rich, plush texture. Concentrated dark fruit and savory spice flavors mirror the nose. Soft, velvety tannins provide a gentle, harmonious backbone. A balanced acidity ensures the richness stays focused. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving an impression of generous dark fruit, complex spice notes, and the approachable character of this Australian Merlot.
Perfect Pairings
This generous Merlot is perfect for hearty but less aggressively structured dishes. Its soft texture and rich fruit complement a variety of meals beautifully. It pairs wonderfully with classic bolognese sauce, mushroom pizza, slow-cooked pork loin, or grilled chicken breast. Its dark fruit and soft tannic profile also suit semi-hard cheeses such as Edam or a mild Cheddar. Consider dishes with tomato, basil, or a touch of creamy sauce. This wine is excellent for evening dinners, easy entertaining, and immediate enjoyment.
About the Winery
The Angus The Bull brand was founded on the concept of creating the ultimate wine match for beef. The Wee Angus range broadens this vision, offering wines that are softer, more fruit-forward, and perfect for broader food pairings. The winemakers source fruit from premium vineyards across Central Victoria, committing to delivering a wine of soft structure and consistent quality. Their focus is on crafting a generous, fruit-driven style of Merlot. This Wee Angus Merlot embodies their dedication to producing high-quality, approachable wines that still carry the robust quality of the Angus The Bull name.
