Wines

Cabernet Merlot

2002 Cabernet Merlot

It is important to achieve full ripeness from cool Adelaide Hills Bordeaux varieties to avoid any green vegetal characteristics. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot of 2002 achieved this ripeness and provided the balance of elegance, richness and length on the palate. A classic claret that will continue to develop complexity and mature for many years.

Reviews

"Lovely youthful blackcurrant nose with a brooding earthy/soy sauce complexity developing. Huge berry and oak flavours with generous tannins in perfect harmony. Still a very young wine. A sleeper that will age beautifully with time." ***** Five Stars
Winestate Magazine May/June 2004

"Richly endowed with classic cassis and blackcurrant fruit: medium bodied, and excellent balance of French Oak, long finish." 4.5 stars, rating 92
Halliday 2005 Wine Companion

1999 Cabernet Merlot

This is a powerful wine produced in the true Bordeaux style. It is a wine made for longevity which enables it to age gracefully, picking up complexity with the years.

In its youth it is showing typical Cabernet Sauvignon characters of blackcurrant (cassis), prunes and sweet oak that linger on the palate. The firm tannins add to the outstanding structure of the wine and I look forward to enjoying this wine in 3-10 years.

Colin's Technical Notes on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

The Bordeaux varieties in the Adelaide Hills only achieve reliable ripening in the warmer micro-climate areas more »