Trophy: Decanter World Wine Awards Best - Australian Red Blend Over £10 Trophy: Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition - Best Bordeaux BlendTop Gold: Royal Melbourne Wine AwardsGold: Sydney Royal Wine Show VINEYARDS Two vineyards were selected for this wine. Karridale, located at the southern end of the Margaret River Region, this vineyard was selected for its subtlety and elegance it brings elegant aromatics and fine tannins. Carbanup, located in the northern region of the Margaret River appellation, this vineyard brings power and concentration to the wine SEASON Favourable conditions in the lead up to vintage with good rainfall followed by a cool, but fine spring. Summer produced warm dry sunny conditions conditions. The resulting fruit quality is outstanding, reds have benefited from the mild season with clear varietal characters, wonderful colour and lovely tannins. Harvest Date Bottling Date March/April 2009 September 2010 WINEMAKING A considerable number of parcels go into making our Cabernet Merlot blend, each parcel is kept separate throughout the winemaking process, until blending prior to bottling. Hand-picked fruit is crushed and destemmed to Static Fermenters. Ferments are maintained at cool temperatures with minimal pump overs, to ensure delicate extraction of flavours and colour. After primary ferment each parcel is carefully pressed off and sent to a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for secondary ferment and maturation for twelve months. Closure Cellaring Screwcap 20 years+
