Merlot    2022

Legion

Legion Merlot Wine From Curtis Family Vineyards, Mclaren Vale

The Curtis Legion Merlot Wine range is for everyday enjoyment. The hero of old-world varieties that wine drinkers love and can drink straight away! Carefully selected grape parcels are harvested in the cool of night and slowly fermented, capturing the natural fruit flavours and sweetness with great body and structure.

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Package: 1 Bottle
AWARDS

2022

2022

16 points – Jancis Robinson
93 points – Russ Gallagher, Vinomasters
93 points – Asia International Wine Competition
93 points – Sam Kim Wine Orbit
92 points – Campbell Mattinson
92 points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
92 points – Melbourne International Wine Competition 2025
90 points – Ned Goodwin MW
90 points – Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot
90 points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot

2021

2021

92 points – Campbell Mattinson

Before 2021

Before 2021

2020 was the first vintage for this wine

WINEMAKING

The winemaking process begins with a careful cold soak lasting 7 days, allowing gentle extraction of colour, flavour, and aromatic compounds while preserving the fruit's elegant characteristics.

This meticulous approach continues with a 14-day fermentation period, optimising the development of complex flavours and structural elements that define premium Merlot.

Following fermentation, Curtis Legion undergoes an extensive 36-month maturation in oak barrels. This patient aging process allows the wine to develop remarkable complexity while softening its structure and integrating subtle oak characteristics with the fruit's natural expression.

The extended barrel aging bestows the wine with sophisticated layers of flavour and a refined texture that complements the varietal's inherent silkiness. This careful maturation transforms excellent fruit into an exceptional wine, creating depth and nuance that only time can provide.

Aging potential 10 - 30 years 

TASTING NOTE

The Legion SA Merlot is dark ruby red in colour.

Aromas of mixed red berry fruits with lifted peppery spice.

​A generous full-bodied merlot loaded with dark fruits exhibiting cherry and savoury plum with a slight earthy nuance. It’s smooth and richly textured with fine chalky tannins.

A classically crafted wine to display intensity in flavour & structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Curtis Legion Merlot taste like?

    It delivers soft plum and blackberry flavours with a smooth, rounded finish, making it easy to drink without heavy tannins or harsh edges.

  • Is Curtis Legion Merlot dry or slightly sweet?

    It’s a dry wine, but the ripe fruit flavours can give a subtle impression of sweetness, making it feel approachable and balanced.

  • What is the alcohol content of Curtis Legion Merlot?

    It typically sits around 13.5%–14.5% ABV, offering enough body without feeling overly strong.

  • Can I drink this Merlot without ageing it?

    Yes—this wine is crafted to be enjoyed immediately, so you don’t need to cellar it to appreciate its flavour.

  • Is this Merlot suitable for beginners?

    Yes—it’s ideal for new wine drinkers because of its soft tannins, smooth texture, and approachable flavour profile.

  • Should Curtis Legion Merlot be served chilled?

    Serve slightly below room temperature (14–16°C). A light chill can make it more refreshing, especially in warm weather.

  • Does this wine have strong tannins?

    No—it has low to medium tannins, which makes it smooth and easy to drink without dryness on the palate.