$35.00
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Region: Yarra Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
First Glance: Mulberries, Brambly, Medium Bodied, Spicy
The Wine:
Handpicked, sorted and destemmed directly to a series of small 600kg fermenters. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are crushed to aid in the extraction of tannins, Merlot enjoys a whole berry ferment for plushness as did the Malbec. Fermentation on skins with hand plunging twice a day aids in the gentle extraction of colour, flavour and tactile palate components.
Black mulberries and blueberry fruits with some bramble lift, a medium-bodied classic claret style. A succulent jubey fruit layered palate with some aniseed spice complexity and lovely chalky tannins.
The Review:
Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion - 94pts
"A deep-ish crimson red. Another successful, vibrant fruit-driven red from Warramate. Aromas of freshly picked cherries and a hint of bell pepper and cedar lead onto the medium-bodied, quite delicious and fine-boned palate. Ready to trot, but all good if you still have some in the cellar four to six years from now."
