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2019 Carmènére

2020 Heathcote Wine Show<br>2019 Carmènére - Bronze Medal<br><br>2021 Sydney Royal Wine Show <br>2019 Carmènére - Silver Medal<br><br>2021 Rutherglen Wine Show<br>2019 Carmènére - Bronze Medal<br><br>MINIMUM ORDER = HALF CASE (SIX BOTTLES)<br>Carménère (kahr-meh-nehr) is a grape that originated from Gironde Bordeaux France & with Gros Cabernet are progeny of Cabernet Sauvignon.<br><br>The 2019 vintage was sourced from a vineyard near Lake Cooper within the Heathcote wine region.<br>The warmer growing condition & extended vine ripening have produced fully ripe berry, which exhibits black cherry & ripe plum but keeps the underlying Carménère traits of capsicum & green herbaceous characters & savoury notes. <br><br>The balance of flavours & characters has produced a rounded but complex style of wine that will further develop over time. The wine has been aged two & three year-old French hogshead for tweleve months, the wine will continue to improve with further cellaring.<br>Best drinking 2023 – 2030

2018 Carmènére

2019 Victorian Wine Show<br>2018 Carmènére - Silver Medal<br><br>2021 Ballarat Wine Show<br>2018 Carmènére - Bronze Medal<br><br>MINIMUM ORDER = HALF CASE (SIX BOTTLES)<br>Carménère (kahr-meh-nehr) this grape originates from Médoc region Bordeaux, France.<br><br>The 2018 vintage is sourced from a single vineyard within the Heathcote wine region. Warm growing conditions and extended vine ripening has produced a delicate medium-bodied wine. <br><br>This vintage has an integration of dark cherry, spicy and savoury characters with a delicate balance of herbaceous tones of bell peppers and herbal elements. The fine balance of oak and acid has created a moreish finish of complexity and length. <br><br>The wine was matured in 100% used French oak for 12 months and will continue to improve with further cellaring.<br>Best drinking 2023 – 2030