2000 Rampant Red

Top 100 Blue Gold Sydney International 2002. 50% Shiraz 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • Awards:

    Top 100 Blue Gold Sydney International 2002
    Gold Australian Small Winemaker Show 2001
    Silver QANTAS Mt Barker Wine Show 2001
    Silver Royal Hobart Wine Show 2001.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Shows great depth of youthful colour.

  • Bouquet:

    This wine has aromas of ripe blackcurrant and sweet spice which integrate well with lifted French Oak.

  • Palate:

    The generously layered palate has inviting and mouth filling fruit flavours enhanced by vanillin oak and dark chocolate.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Fermented in stainless steel static fermenters and left on skins for 12 to 23 days.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Will benefit from bottle maturation. Drink now or cellar up to 5 years

  • Oak Treatment:

    French.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    This wine will be a great accompaniment to richly flavoured game dishes and exotic cheeses.

  • Alcohol:

    14.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.9g/L

  • pH:

    3.59

  • Acidity:

    6g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2000

  • Bottling Date:

    01 July 2001

  • Tasting Notes:

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