2001 Cabernet Merlot

Aromas of luscious red berry fruit, a soft and suculent palate with an elegant structure. 64.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.4% Merlot.

  • Awards:

    Silver Medal: Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2003
    2 Bronze Medal: 2003 Royal Sydney & Royal Perth Wine Shows.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Hamelin Bay`s Cabernet Merlot 2001 has a brilliant clarity of medium intensity, with a ruby red centre and a pale red hue.

  • Bouquet:

    The nose displays an attractive mintiness, with a sweet core of red berry fruits.

  • Palate:

    The palate is focussed on a vibrant mid palate. Fine grainy tannins afford a tight knit structure ensuring that cellaring will be rewarded.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Fermented in stainless steel static fermenters and left on skins for 2 to 4 weeks.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 3 to 5 years plus.

  • Oak Treatment:

    100% with 50% new French.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with roast pork and vegetables.

  • Alcohol:

    14.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.8g/L

  • pH:

    3.55

  • Acidity:

    6g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2001

  • Bottling Date:

    December 2002

  • Tasting Notes:

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