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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
COLOUR
A deep ruby colour with bright red hues
NOSE
A classic, deeply concentrated nose of cassis liqueur, black currants, mulberries, menthol and dark chocolate. The nose is a reflection of the ripeness and generous fruit depth coming from the 2004 vintage.
PALATE
The wine is well balanced with soft supple tannins, sweet fruit and elegant acid structure. The refined palate offers a full bodied rich wine yet well harnessed and controlled by fine chalky tannin structure
and raspberry conserve like acid. An opulent and varietal Cabernet that was made possible by near perfect vintage conditions, strategic vineyard selection and blending.
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Production Notes
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Shiraz, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot
Alcohol %
14.0
Aging
This wine is best consumed within 6-8 years from bottling.
Harvest Date
March – April 2004
Fermentation
100% French Oak 46% New, 54% Old (1 – 3 year old)
Acid
6.4 g/L
pH
3.45
Residual Sugar
0.50 g/L
Bottling Date
December 2005
Vintage Notes
2004
2004 vintage in Margaret River was near perfect for reds in terms of quality and yield. A cool spring/summer promoted slow growth and highly concentrated fruit flavours. A long warm Autumn ensured ideal sugar/acid/alcohol ratios. Irrigation management in the vineyard was minimal. The Merlot grapes benefited from a heat wave that struck in late March, while the Cabernet enjoyed the long mild slow ripening conditions throughout April to obtain optimal ripeness.
