Product Description
Aromas exhibit classic Margaret River Cabernet characters of mint, chocolate and cigar box all blending harmoniously with dusty French oak.
Awards: | 94 Points Ray Jordan, Wine Western Australia’s Best 2003. |
Region: | 100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River. |
Colour: | Hamelin Bay`s 2001 CABERNET SAUVIGNON has brilliant clarity with medium intensity, ruby red centre and a pink red hue. |
Bouquet: | Aromas exhibit classic Margaret River Cabernet characters of mint, chocolate and cigar box all blending harmoniously with dusty French oak. |
Palate: | The palate is elegantly structured with sweet voluminous fruit and an obvious slippery tannic finish drawing the drinker back for more. |
Source: | Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River |
Vintage Characteristics: | Warm dry vintage. |
Vinification: | Fermented in stainless steel static fermenters and left on skins for 15 to 36 days post fermentation. |
Cellaring Potential: | Suggested best 2003 to 2006; |
Oak Treatment: | 100% matured in French oak, 40% new for 15 months |
Serving Suggestion: | Enjoy with roast turkey or mushroom risotto. |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
Sweetness: | Dry |
Residual Sugar: | 1.2g/L |
pH: | 3.54 |
Acidity: | 6.5 |
Harvest Date: | March 2001 |
Bottling Date: | December 2002 |