2018
Margaret River

Cabernet Merlot

Category Red
Varietal Cabernet Merlot
Range Regional Selections
Region Margaret River
Wine Style Elegant & refined
Food Pairing Slow roast lamb/beef

Description

A classic blend of two grapes that do especially well in Margaret River. Made with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot.

Dark fruits, vibrancy and firm tannins. The dark fruit, depth and drive of Cabernet Sauvignon softened by the bright flavours and rounded tannin of Merlot.

It is truly a wine that embodies balance and power.

'Showing savoury notes, the bouquet shows dried cherry, toasted spice, leather and dried flower characters, leading to a gently weighted palate offering smooth texture and grainy tannins, finishing dry and lingering. At its best: now to 2024.' Wine Orbit

More details

Category Red
Varietal Cabernet Merlot
Range Regional Selections
Region Margaret River
Wine Style Elegant & refined
Food Pairing Slow roast lamb/beef

TASTING NOTES

Cabernet Merlot is a classic blend of two great varieties. The power and tannin from Cabernet Sauvignon overlaid with juicy red fruit characters from Merlot. This wine delivers both complexity and drinkability in one harmonious blend.

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 14˚C - 18˚C
CELLAR POTENTIAL | 2025

SEASON

Cool weather and regular rain up until Christmas made a slow start to the season, setting up good ground moisture and vine health coming into summer. An extended dry, mild patch over January and February contributed to create excellent depth of flavour balanced with lively acidity.

WINEMAKING

This wine is from select vineyards in Margaret River, including Brindle Vineyard in Wilyabrup in the centre of the region. Bunches were destemmed and fermented in open fermenters with hand plunging and pump overs. The wine was matured in a mix of older oak and stainless steel tanks. All aged for 15 months.

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