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Variety: 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Merlot – 100% Omodei Vineyard (Pemberton), Cabernet Sauvignon – 100% Riversdale Vineyard (Frankland River)
Season Notes: An excellent growing season. Lower
than average Spring rainfall ensured that canopies
were not excessively vigorous. Mild, sunny summer
conditions coupled with fine weather throughout
harvest ensured that there was balanced flavour and
tannin ripeness at moderate sugar levels. This vineyard
was specially selected, fruit thinned to 5T/Ha and leaf
plucked to allow maximum air flow and sunlight to
avoid any green, under ripe characters. Picking was
made according to flavour and tannin ripeness.
Winemaking: Pre-fermentation cold soaking followed
by a clean, warm (25-30 Degrees C) ferment. Twice
daily pump-overs, using a specialized gentle tannin
extraction method; also 2 x rack-returns during
ferment. Yeast strain used was FX10. Total time on
skins was 12 days to retain maximum fruit intensity
and soft tannins. Fifteen months in 60% new French
barriques (Sirugue and Bossuet). Only the best 7
barrels of Merlot were selected for this special wine.
Tasting Note: Rich and vibrant colour gives some
hints to the wine which follows. An aromatic,
voluptuous style of wine displaying intense, ripe
Merlot aromas of plum and dark cherry with overlaid
floral perfume that integrates perfectly with the spicy
French oak flavours. The plump palate richness is
layered with hints of chocolate and fine silky tannins
of good length and weight. The addition of a small
component of Cabernet Sauvignon helps give a
structural framework for the abundant flavour profile
of this wine.
Picking Data:
Date picked: 7th April
Baume: 12.8
pH: 3.72
T/A: 5.7g/L
Wine Data:
Alcohol: 13.3%
pH: 3.56
T/A: 6.6g/L
Residual Sugar: <2g/L |
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