2002 Cabernet Merlot

Plum, red berry fruits meld with mint chocolate and a faint hint of violets on a bed of freshly turned earth and peat. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (65%,35%).

  • Awards:

    Siver Mt Barker, Bronze Margaret River;
    4 stars, 90 points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2006 Edition.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margert River.

  • Colour:

    Has a deep red centre of medium to heavy intensity with a pink red hue.

  • Bouquet:

    Plum, red berry fruits meld with mint chocolate and a faint hint of violets on a bed of freshly turned earth and peat.

  • Palate:

    The palate is medium in weight and length. A juicy front / mid palate leads to dry fine tannins giving a tight knit impression to the wine. Over time this wine should evlove and soften expressing the power of the Five Ashes cabernet and softness of the Five Ashes merlot.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Fermented in stainless steel static fermenters and left on skins 5 to 10 days post fermentation.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested Best 2003 to 2008;

  • Oak Treatment:

    15 months maturation in French oak, 30% new French, 10% new American, 30% one year old French, 30% older French.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with penne with veal ragout or other rich tomato pasta dishes.

  • Alcohol:

    14%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.5 g/L

  • pH:

    3.45

  • Acidity:

    6.1 g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    April 2002

  • Bottling Date:

    February 2004

  • Tasting Notes:

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