Premium parcels of Merlot fruit were fermented in rotary and
static fermenters. After 7 to 10 days of skin contact, the grapes
were gently pressed, and the wine was matured on French oak
for 3 to 6 months before blending and bottling. The resulting
wine showcases excellent colour, richness, and complexity.
VINTAGE
Vintage 2024 offered ideal conditions for grape ripening. The
summer's warm days and cool nights, combined with reduced
rainfall, ensured the fruit achieved optimal ripeness. As a result,
the wines showcase exceptional varietal flavours, featuring
bright, spicy reds and clean, aromatic whites.
About the range
Selection 23
In the early 1900s Don and Ethel Forbes started a new chapter in their story, staking their family’s future on a 600 acre block of land nestled within a large sweeping bend of the mighty Murray River.
Today, the Zilzie Winery stands on Selection 23 and we remember our journey from the very first boots, and each generation that has followed since to carve their own path.
The front label artwork is an artistic interpretation of the aerial topography of the land we call home.
