2002 Rampant Red

Our wild or rampant wyvern suggests an exuberant and luxuriant wine of lively character to lift the spirit. This wine is a vivid expression of Hamelin Bay’s classic varietal reds. The Rampant Red has been a runaway success since its release. The wine represents outstanding value with all of the characters of a richly flavoured first class Margaret River Cabernet (52%), Shiraz (31%) and Merlot (17%).

  • Awards:

    Silver medal 2004 Margaret River Wine Show.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Hamelin Bay`s 2002 Rampant Red has brilliant clarity with medium intensity with a cherry red centre and pink purple hue.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of dusty mint and earth harmoniously meld with cassis, berry fruits and perfumed cedar to afford a complex bouquet.

  • Palate:

    The palate is round and of medium weight delivering an enjoyable uncomplicated but extremely satisfying drink. A precisely balanced underlying acidity focuses the fruit in the mid palate, finishing with emery chalky tannins.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Stainless steel static fermenters, left on skins 9 to 12 days post fermentation.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Drink from release but will improve with medium term cellaring to 5 years.

  • Oak Treatment:

    10 months maturation in barriques, with 10% new French and 2% new American.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with any Australian BBQ or with tomato based pasta dishes.

  • Alcohol:

    14.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    3.9g/L

  • pH:

    3.45

  • Acidity:

    6.9g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2002

  • Bottling Date:

    September 2003

  • Tasting Notes:

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