The blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is a traditional marriage in the famous French region of Bordeaux, the home of these two very noble red grape varieties. This wine demonstrates the synergy that exists between these two varieties that produce the classic dry red style also known as 'claret'. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the framework and taut structure, Merlot gives succulent texture and fleshes out the middle palate. The Merlot from this single site vineyard is shaping up to be something very special, displaying great depth and richness. The Coal River Valley is one of Tasmania's premium wine growing regions that consistently fully ripens Cabernet Sauvignon, while at the same time retaining the classic cool climate varietal characters, of cassis and elegant herbaceous complexity, that make Bordeaux wines a world benchmark. The two varieties combine to create this sublime red that is the perfect partner for the finest cuts of lamb. Immediately appealing, it has the structure to reward cellaring.
Product description provided by Pages Creek Vineyard
| Vineyard | Pages Creek |
|---|---|
| Vineyard_Info | Pages Creek lies in the ancient soils of Tasmania's Coal River Valley. Each vintage, small crops of cool climate wine grapes are hand-selected for their intensity of color, aroma and flavor, and made into wines of exceptional quality and freshness. The underlying strength and success of Pages Creek Wines for more than two generations has been its belief that wine is made in the country - cultivated and crafted by people with skill and tradition who live and love the vine - not through acquisitions and mergers in corporate boardrooms. The wines are made nearby at Winemaking Tasmania, a modern facility headed by one of Tasmania's most experienced winemakers, using a combination of state of the art equipment and traditional techniques. The highest quality oak from France's famed forests is used to mature the wines. The first full harvest was the 2003 vintage and the Pages Creek label was launched the following year.
Vineyard description courtesy of Pages Creek. |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Style | Dry |
| Alc % | 13.5 |
| Size | 750mL |
You may also be interested in the following product(s)
Clarence House Estate MerlotRegular Price: $24.90 Special Price: $23.90 |
Nocton Park MerlotRegular Price: $29.00 Special Price: $24.90 |
Panorama MerlotRegular Price: $32.90 Special Price: $26.00 |
Write Your Own Review
You have no items in your shopping cart.
You have no items to compare.
