Winemaking procedure: This Warwick wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Both components were aged for 18 months in second and third fill barrels after completing mallolactic fermentation in tank. The wine was racked 4 times during barrel aging before applying a light fining and filtering before bottling.
Winemakers comments:
The wine has a deep and intense crimson colour. The nose shows ripe black berry compote and cherry tobacco bouquet and then follows through with dark chocolate and very subtle cinnamon in the background. The supple, ripe, polished tannins make this wine easy to drink while still retaining a full body. The balanced acid creates a firm finish that is completed by a lingering sweetness. Although accessible now this wine will improve with up to 5 years.
