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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
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2005 vintage in Margaret River was near perfect for reds and whites in terms of both quality and yield. A cool spring/summer promoted slow growth and highly concentrated fruit flavours followed by a long warm late Autumn ensuring ideal sugar/acid/alcohol ratios. Irrigation management in the vineyard was minimal. The Merlot grapes in particular 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.
Vinification took place in chilled rotary fermenters and gently pressed to refrigerated stainless steel tanks for completion of fermentation. After a period of up to 5 months the wine was transferred to older French oak barriques for maturation for 16 months before the final blending in November 2005.
REGION
Margaret River
GRAPE VARIETIES
94% Cabernet Sauvignon
2 % Merlot
4 % Malbec
A deep ruby colour with bright red hues. A classic year for Cabernet showing a deeply concentrated brooding nose of cassis liqueur, black currents, mulberries, menthol and dark chocolate. The nose is a reflection of the ripeness and generous fruit depth coming from the 2005 vintage. 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. This wine is best consumed within 6-8 years from bottling.
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WBW Rating: |
93/100 |
Don't Pay: |
$35.00 |
Closure: |
Cork |
Region: |
Margaret River WA |
Winemaker: |
David Dowden |
Drink Now Until: |
2013 |
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