2005 Cabernet Merlot

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
2005 was a very good vintage with warm dry conditions throughout March and April providing very favourable fruit flavours with excellent natural acid & balance

WINEMAKING NOTES
All varieties were picked separately at optimum flavour. Fermented in separate batches, stabilised and meticulously blended to give this unique style, retaining great fruit characters

WINE COLOUR
Vibrant red in colour with a hint of purple

WINE BOUQUET
Very concentrated berry aromas with a hint of chocolate on the nose

WINE PALATE
The palate is quite plummy with warm, generous cherry flavours

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHING
Enjoy with veal or rich pasta dishes

CELLARING NOTES
Cedary Oak with soft drying tannins
A fine wine that will age beautifully for 5 to 8 years

AWARDS TO DATE
BRONZE: 2006 Intenational Wine Style Asia Awards
BRONZE: 2006 Limestone Coast Wine Show
BRONZE: 2006 Cowra Wine Show ~ Bronze Medal