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Cabernet Merlot 2004
Medium bodied in style,
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| Region: | Margaret River, Western Australia |
| Composition: | 60% Cabernet, 40% Merlot |
| Vintage Conditions: | The 2004 growing season was marked by rather dry weather with ripening a little bit slower than usual. This vintage produced terrific colour and concentration with fruit sweetness and ripe, elegant tannins. |
| Maturation: | Produced in traditional open fermenters and matured in French Oak for 18 months |
| Winemaker Comments: | Bernard Abbott |
| Colour: | Great crimson colour. |
| Nose: | Ripe plum, violets and raspberry aromas with hints of delicious vanilla. |
| Palate: | An elegant drinking wine exhibiting ripe berry and chocolate flavours. |
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Alc/Vol 14.5% |
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| Food Matching: | Antipasto and Italian dishes or tomato based beef lasagna rich in herbs and spices |
