Awards 🏆

Ray Jordan 93 Points –
This is a 57% merlot, 29% cabernet franc and the rest petit verdot. Has had 13 months in a mix of seasoned Hungarian and French oak hogsheads. Has a bright violet and red berry perfume. IT’s medium bodied with a lovely aromatic. The red berry characters are well to the fore. It’s a medium bodied wine, displaying elegance and poise. The chalky tannins accentuate its linear palate profile. Well-crafted and idea as a wine for drinking in the short term, while those vibrant buoyant fruit characters are dominant.

Tasting Notes 🍇

• Colour: Deep ruby with a garnet hue.
• Aromatics: Bright violet and fresh red berries, evolving into subtle notes of sandalwood, black olive, and charcuterie.
• Palate: A silky texture with soft blue fruits, raspberry, and baking spice. Chalky tannins lead to a refined, elegant finish.

Winemaker’s Note

“Dextra is a beautifully restrained expression of Merlot, fine-boned yet full of quiet complexity.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Region: Frankland River, WA

🔹 Varietal Breakdown:
✔ Merlot (57%) – Plush, velvety fruit & floral aromatics.
✔ Cabernet Franc (29%) – Herbaceous spice & structure.
✔ Petit Verdot (14%) – Depth & fine tannins.

🔹 Fermentation:
✔ Fermented in small batches for precision & elegance.
✔ Gentle extraction to preserve delicate fruit character.

🔹 Aging: 13 months in Hungarian & French oak (seasoned hogsheads) for subtle oak influence & fruit purity.

🔹 Alcohol: 13.9% | pH: 3.52 | T/A: 5.6g/L

Sustainability & Natural Practices 🌱

🔹 Minimal Intervention – Handcrafted to highlight the fruit’s natural elegance.
🔹 Sustainably Farmed – Responsibly grown on premium vineyard sites.
🔹 Vegan-Friendly – No animal-derived fining agents used.

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

🔹 Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – enhances fruit purity & aromatic complexity.

🔹 Decanting: 60 minutes to unlock floral & spice nuances.

🔹 Cellaring Potential: Best enjoyed now but can develop further complexity over 3–5 years.

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

🔹 Grilled Lamb with Rosemary – Complements the wine’s herbaceous and spice notes.

🔹 Mushroom Risotto – Highlights the wine’s silky texture & umami depth.

🔹 Soft Cheeses (Brie, Camembert, Taleggio) – Enhances the delicate, creamy elements.

🔹 Duck Confit with Spiced Cherry Sauce – Plays beautifully with the wine’s red fruit & floral character.

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ What does ‘Dextra’ mean?
Latin for “right hand,” a nod to the Right Bank of Bordeaux, known for Merlot-based blends.

❓ Why use Hungarian oak?
It adds a delicate spice and subtle texture, allowing the fruit to shine.

❓ What makes this wine stand out?
Its soft, linear structure, delicate complexity, and versatility make it effortlessly enjoyable and food-friendly.

A refined and elegant Merlot blend, Dextra 2021 is the perfect wine for those who appreciate subtlety, finesse, and quiet depth. 🍷

Learn About Montague Estate

The Vineyard was originally planted back in 1988, Montague Estate is situated amid the beautiful landscape of Wilyabrup Valley, one of the beating hearts of the Margaret River wine region. Montague represents a new chapter in the life of the vineyard, built upon the legacy laid down by Arlwood Estate and Heydon Estate that have held past custodianship of the vines.  Nestled amongst the iconic, pioneering vineyards of Vasse Felix, Moss Wood and Cullen, Montague Estate is a stunning, undulating, forty-five hectare property, with vines whose roots stretch out across caps of laterite rock, ironstone gravel, clay and sand. With an ideal mesoclimate, a unique terroir, and decades of care, this vineyard has produced, and will continue to produce, wines of superb purity, grace and elegance.

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