Cabernet Merlot 2003
2008 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
5 star rating 94/100

Region:
Margaret RiverWestern Australia
Composition:55% Cabernet, 45% Merlot
Vintage Conditions: 
The 2003 growing season was warm throughout, allowing good development of varietal aromas, tannins and natural acidity
Maturation:
Produced in traditional open fermenters and matured in FrenchOak provided for a tighter structured wine.

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A mixture of dark berry fruits and delicious vanilla oak aromas
this Cabernet Merlot is clean, alive and nicely rounded.

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Winemaker Comments:Bernard Abbott
Colour:
Great crimson colour.
Nose:Generous blackcurrant and plum aromas with subtle hints of vanilla.
Palate:
Attractive and vibrant plummy flavours, silky smooth texture finishing with chalky tannins.   
Wine Analysis:Alc/Vol 14%
Peak Drinking:
Now - 2010
Food Matching: Antipasto and Italian dishes.
 
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