2003 Rampant Red

Fantastic value, Full bodied red blend. Gold medal 2005 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Shiraz Cabernet Merlot (45%:34%:21%).

  • Awards:

    Over recent vintages the Rampant Red has received many awards including a Gold medal and top 100 award at The Sydney International Wine Competition for the 2000 vintage.

    Gold Medal Royal Melbourne Wine Show.
    2 Bronze Medals at Royal Perth & Royal Qld Wine Shows.

  • Region:

    100% Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    brilliant clarity with medium intensity with a cherry red centre and pink purple hue.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of dusty mint and earth harmoniously meld with cherry, plum and berry fruits 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.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Drink now or cellar up to 5 years.

  • Oak Treatment:

    Matured in french oak for an average of 20 months.

  • Serving Suggestion:

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

  • Alcohol:

    13%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    3.6g/L

  • pH:

    3.51

  • Acidity:

    6.9g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March/April 2003

  • Bottling Date:

    February 2005

  • Tasting Notes:

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