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2010 Cabernet Merlot

2010 Cabernet Merlot

2010 Cabernet Merlot

Coonawarra, South Australia

Museum Release

    James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2013
    94%
    “A 92/8% blend that spent 17 months in new and used French oak from topflight coopers; the oak adds to both texture and flavour, but it is the lifted fruit on the finish that really puts the stamp of quality on the wine.” To 2025
    Good Wine Guide 2013 - Nick Stock
    94%
    “A superb wine, and a wine that proudly speaks of the region with delicate minted cassis and plum, some purple olive here, oak spice and outstanding overall purity. The palate delves into savoury territory with fine, powdery tannins gently gripping as it goes, plenty of cassis and plum fruit flavour and oak spice. A class act!”

    Wine Details

    • Region Coonawarra, South Australia
    • Vintage 2010
    • Type Red Wine
    • Variety Cabernet Merlot
    • Volume 750ml
    • Alcohol Volume 14.5%
    • PH

      3.4

    • Standard Drinks 8.6
    • Acidity

      6.24 G/L

    • Closure ScrewCap
    • Vintage Notes

      Vintage 2010 was outstanding, early and mild with even temperatures and a good heat summation. Blended from Cabernet Sauvignon (92%) mainly from our younger vineyards Avery, Rise, Hollow and Silage, with Merlot (8%) from Rise and Avery vineyards. It was matured for 17 months in new and used French oak from St Martin, Seguin Moreau, Darguad and Jaegle and Taransaud prior to bottling in October 2011.

    • Tasting Notes

      Deep red in colour, the nose is rich with perfectly ripened dark blackberry, elderberry and cassis fruit. The palate is medium bodied, but intense with coffee and vanilla characters adding to the dark fruit. The finish is long and textured with fine, grainy grape tannins. This wine will reward careful cellaring and we recommend decanting before drinking.

    James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2013
    94%
    “A 92/8% blend that spent 17 months in new and used French oak from topflight coopers; the oak adds to both texture and flavour, but it is the lifted fruit on the finish that really puts the stamp of quality on the wine.” To 2025
    Good Wine Guide 2013 - Nick Stock
    94%
    “A superb wine, and a wine that proudly speaks of the region with delicate minted cassis and plum, some purple olive here, oak spice and outstanding overall purity. The palate delves into savoury territory with fine, powdery tannins gently gripping as it goes, plenty of cassis and plum fruit flavour and oak spice. A class act!”

    Wine Details

    • Region Coonawarra, South Australia
    • Vintage 2010
    • Type Red Wine
    • Variety Cabernet Merlot
    • Volume 750ml
    • Alcohol Volume 14.5%
    • PH

      3.4

    • Standard Drinks 8.6
    • Acidity

      6.24 G/L

    • Closure ScrewCap
    • Vintage Notes

      Vintage 2010 was outstanding, early and mild with even temperatures and a good heat summation. Blended from Cabernet Sauvignon (92%) mainly from our younger vineyards Avery, Rise, Hollow and Silage, with Merlot (8%) from Rise and Avery vineyards. It was matured for 17 months in new and used French oak from St Martin, Seguin Moreau, Darguad and Jaegle and Taransaud prior to bottling in October 2011.

    • Tasting Notes

      Deep red in colour, the nose is rich with perfectly ripened dark blackberry, elderberry and cassis fruit. The palate is medium bodied, but intense with coffee and vanilla characters adding to the dark fruit. The finish is long and textured with fine, grainy grape tannins. This wine will reward careful cellaring and we recommend decanting before drinking.