2004 Cabernet Merlot
Tasting Notes:
Cabernet and Merlot are ideal blending partners in our Mornington
Peninsula vineyards. The 2004 vintage delivered terrific ripeness and
high quality fruit. The nose shows typical dark berry and cassis
aromas with cedary French oak and mulberry fruit. The palate is
soft and round with a fine balance between intense flavour and fine
tannin structure. Approachable as a young wine and already drinking
well, a few years in the cellar will add further complexity.
Viticulture:
The cabernet grapes are sourced from one of the oldest vineyards
on the Peninsula. Planted in the 1950’s the vineyard produces a minimal yield which intensifies the flavours and subtle tannins.
The canopy is kept open to enable the grapes to have a prolonged ripening period not being harvested until well into May. The grapes are carefully hand picked and delivered to the winery within a couple of hours.
Vinification:
The fruit is pressed upon receival at the winery and
fermented into special Seguin French oak barrels. Special
yeasts are used to enhance the fruit charactistics and add
complexity which result in balanced wine with good
mouthfeel and weight. The wine is carefully managed
through 11 months until it acquires a balanced finesse
from ageing in the oak. After bottling the wine is rested for another six months until release.
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