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Its colour is deep, vibrant garnet red and it has an aroma of dark cherry, raspberry and savoury deli meats . The palate is fresh and has a variety of flavours from cherry to dark berries and spice from the Cabernet Franc. The middle palate offers rich fruit and the wine finishes dry.
Vintages:
appearance
Vibrant garnet red.
bouquet
The nose reveals an enticing lifted confit of red fruits with cherry, raspberry from the Shiraz components with blackcurrant Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and a subtle lift of violets derived from the Cabernet Franc. Integrated nutmeg oak spice derived from barrel fermentation adds complexity.
palate
The entry is soft, juicy and enticing. In the mouth the flavours expand to a multi-layered complexity of strawberry, blackcurrant and a spicy element from oak maturation. The juicy mid palate is balanced by ripe tannins and texture. A great drinking wine of complexity and substance
winemaking
The blend in this wine is approximately 77% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. Shiraz components for the blend were selected for fruit richness and elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon for ripe round tannins and length and the Cabernet Franc batches were selected for aromatic lift and fruit weight.
All varieties matured in 1 to 3 year old French and American barrels for 16 months prior to blending.
technical analysis
Alcohol
13.5%
ageing potential
This wine is released to be enjoyed in restaurants and at home with food. Subsequent cellaring for 2 to 5 years gives a softer more complex wine.
awards
Silver Medal (Best in Class), International Wine and Spirit Competition 2009
Silver Medal, Japan Wine Challenge 2009
Silver Medal, New World Wine Awards 2009 Under $25 International Wine Challenge
Bronze Medal, Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010
Bronze Medal, New Zealand International Wine Show 2009
Bronze Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards (UK) 2009
Bronze Medal, International Wine Challenge 2009
Bronze Medal, Royal Hobart Wines Show 2009
Bronze Medal, Cairns Wine Awards 2009
Bronze Medal, Sydney Royal Wine Show 2009
Bronze Medal, Perth Royal Wine Show 2008
Bronze Medal, Riverina Wine Show 2008
Bronze Medal, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2008
Bronze Medal, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2008
4 Stars (equal top in category), New Release Tasting Winestate Magazine July/August 2009
viticulturist
Nick Wiltshire
winemakers
Chris Dix & Scott Zrna