Now in stock ! Our 2018 Bordeaux Season 2018 is the first of three consecutive strong Bordeaux vintages, each with their own characteristics determined by the location of the vineyard and the specific wetware of that year. In Paradise Rescued, Cardan Bordeaux, the season began with a lot of winter / spring rain plus humidity in the vineyard. Overall the vineyards were well (organically) protected and mildew free going into the hot summer that followed. A long hot dry period went from late June through July, August and on into September. In the final part of summer, the weather pattern was characterised by dry often hot days with cool to cold nights - ideal conditions for achieving both ripe and mature fruit in the vineyard. Gentle rain fell in early September as a perfect lead into the harvest period. Our 2018 Bordeaux Harvest Our Merlot harvest was hand picked on Saturday 22nd September followed by the Cabernet Franc a week later on the 29th. Overall the fruit grapes were small with thick skins allowing the development of deep rich colours in the wines. The organic wines are fruity forward and easy to drink in the Paradise Rescued tradition. Paradise Rescued BlockTwo 2017 is a 75% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc Bordeaux blend. ABV 14.5% ** Gold Medal Winner - London Wine Competition 2024 ** Media "Delicate, red fruit character on nose with distinctive herbaceous notes and bell pepper aroma of Cabernet Franc. On the palate tannins are smooth and well integrated with moderate finish." London Wine Competition 2024 David's comment "2018 is the first real vintage that has included significant quantities of the new "young vine" Merlot that was planted in 2014. And it starts to confirm the potential of our Hourcat Centre vineyard. For the first time, our BlockTwo has taken on a more full bodied Bordeaux merlot style -lifted and enhanced by the fragrance and length 25% Cabernet Franc. A nice rich fruit forward wine with lots more potential to come." David Stannard, Owner.
