APPEARANCEDeep purple / red.
BOUQUET
Fresh leafy and minty lift with hints of spice and perfume leading into aromas
of blueberries, blackcurrant and dry roasted nuts.
PALATE
A lively blend of raspberry, mulberry, blackberry and blackcurrants with
hints of toast and roast nuts. The blueberries and cream mid palate with
hints of brown spice is drawn through to completion with fine silky tannins
that gives the palate focus, style and length. A medium bodied, balanced
and multilayered wine that is superb with food.
WINEMAKING
The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (27%), Cabernet Franc (8%)
and Petit Verdot (4%) is a fine example of the synergy that can be achieved when blending individual varietals. The complimentary effects of the fruit
laden Merlot with the elegant and silky Cabernet Sauvignon tannins balance
the wine, the Cabernet Franc gives it aromatic lift and focussing structure and the Petit Verdot contributes spice and blueberry fruit. Harvest was in March
2013 for all varieties. The Cabernet components were barrel fermented in two and three year old American and French oak. The Merlot was barrel fermented
in two year old French oak. The Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot spent time
maturing in older French oak.
ALCOHOL
14.5 % by volume
WINEMAKERS
Scott Zrna & Ben Tanzer
AGEING POTENTIAL
This wine can be enjoyed on release and will develop complexity with cellaring
for up to 10 years.
