2004 Rampant Red

The 2004 vintage was an exceptional year for the Rampant Red. Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot (45%, 35%, 20%).

  • Awards:

    Bronze Royal Melbourne.

  • Region:

    Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    A pink red hue with a deep pink red centre.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of chocolate cake and cassis resonate on a sloid backing of fresh leather. Hints of dried herbs and vanillin char add complexity to the nose.

  • Palate:

    The palate has excellent mid-palate sweetness and a long lingering length of flavour. It shows beautiful integration with fine rustic tannins.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm vintage -- comparable to 1999 and 2001.

  • Vinification:

    Stainless steel static fermenters, left on skins post ferment up to 20 days.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Drink now to 2011.

  • Oak Treatment:

    Matured in French oak for 15 months.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with an Australian BBQ or Sunday roast.

  • Alcohol:

    14%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    2.3 g/L

  • pH:

    3.61

  • Acidity:

    5.8 g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    April 2004

  • Bottling Date:

    December 2005

  • Tasting Notes:

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