2007 Cabernet Merlot
Gapsted Valley Selection 2007 Cabernet Merlot
Vineyard Region: South Australia & Central Victoria
Winemaking
The South Australian components were harvested during the day. The King Valley grapes were night harvested. Small batch fermentation using Bordeaux yeasts, and transferred to barrel to complete malo-lactic fermentation. The wines were racked from barrel and blended ready for bottling earlier this year.
Colour: Very deep cherry red.
Nose: Lifted cherry and blackcurrant aromas with a hint of mint.
Palate: Blackcurrant, cherry and ripe plum flavours balanced by soft tannins leading to a rich and full flavoured finish.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol 14.0%
Peak Drinking: Now - 2012
Food Matches: Morrocan lamb served on cous cous with shitake mushrooms.
Last Word
Merlot is a great foil for cabernet, it brings out the warmth of the fruit without masking the tannins which make cabernet such a great food wine. The wine is rich and textured, making it ideal for most full flavoured foods, yet soft enough to enjoy while preparing your (humble) feast.
Michael Cope Williams - Gapsted Winemaker
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