Product Description
Soft ripe tannins give this wine an overall appearance of impeccable balance and persistence of flavour. 5 Stars and 94 Points ~ James Halliday.
| Awards: | 4.5 stars 93 Points ~ James Halliday Bronze Medal ~ Royal Hobart International Wine Show Bronze Medal ~ Margaret River Wine Show Bronze Medal ~ Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bronze Medal ~ Boutique Wine Awards Bronze Medal ~ Qantas Wine Show of WA |
| Region: | Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River |
| Colour: | Bright intensed red-purple hues. |
| Bouquet: | Aromas of blackberry/redcurrant and spicey plum leap from the glass supported by subtle earthy oak nuances adding complexity. |
| Palate: | The palate is soft and supple revealing flavours of blackberry spicey fruit cake and plum. |
| Source: | Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River |
| Cellaring Potential: | Suggested best 2014 to 2016; |
| Oak Treatment: | 10 months maturation in barriques, 30% New French Oak, 15% New American Oak and balance 1 year old French Oak. |
| Serving Suggestion: | Enjoy with hearty meat dishes such as slow cooked lamb shanks. |
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| Sweetness: | Dry |
| pH: | 3.61 |
| Acidity: | 6.4 g/L |
| Bottling Date: | January 2009 |
