2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

Tasting Notes | Awards | Reviews | 2005 Vintage

Hand-picked from low-yielding, estate grown vines, this wine is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec.

Using minimal filtration, the intense varietal flavours are expressed within an impressively rich and long palate. Some naturally occurring sediment may remain. This wine has the balance and structure to improve over the next 15 years.

Tasting notes from winemaker James Kellie.

Appearance

Dense crimson with strong purple hues.

Aroma

A complex and complete blend of blackcurrant, licorice and cigar box with classic cool climate mint and cedary French oak

Palate

The three varieties each play a critical role in creating a seamless blend of rich blackcurrant, plums and vanilla. The wine has elegant tannins with a long finish of spice and dark chocolate.

Cellaring

This wine has the balance and structure to improve with careful cellaring over the next fifteen years.

Alcohol

14.0%

Awards for 2005 Vintage

Australian Small Winemakers Show 2008	Gold
Cowra Wine Show 2007	Gold Class 81 (second top points)
Winestate Magazine July/August 2007	4 1/2 stars Classic Cabernets Edition. Equal Top in Category
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion	92/100
Perth Royal Wine Show 2007	Bronze Class 20
Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia 2007	Bronze Class 29
Australian Small Winemakers Show 2007	Bronze Class 58

Reviews for 2005 Vintage

James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion

A smooth and supple array of sweet red fruits, with some darker berry influences; light- to medium-bodied, the balance good and there is enough structure. 14% alcohol.

Rating 90/100
Drink 2015

Winestate Magazine July/August 2007 Classic Cabernets Edition

Awarded: 4 1/2 stars Equal Top in Category

A ripe, chocolaty/sweet berry style with succulent plum and toasty oak aromas. Flavoursome chocolaty/blackberry palate with great acid structure and chewy tannins.