2003 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Merlot
Price:
$10.00 per bottle delivered.First Listed:
June 2007.Status:
Sold out September 2007.Our Comments...
Our second offering from Langhorne Creek. A rich wine, initially understated but developing wonderfully in the glass. This wine is a 2003 which in our opinion is the appropriate age to release red table wine. The wine has a distinctive varietal Cabernet Sauvignon nose, is complex, rich and tight on the palate with generous texture and flavour length. Good wine in any context and at our price is exceptional value, enjoy!
Descriptors...
Colour.
Purple red with brick tints.
Primary & Secondary Fruit Characters.
Black currant, dark chocolate, basil and mint over black pepper, freshly turned earth and green olive hints.
Oak.
Vanillan, butterscotch and coffee.
Palate.
The fruit tends to plummy on the palate with a tight, chewy texture over a firm finish and followed by lingering fruit.
Food Matching...
Consume with hard cheese and dried fruits in particular prunes, dates and raisins on the stem. Add a selection of dried/fermented meats; aged Salami (Sopressa), Prosciutto or even Beef Jerky (good quality Jerky can now be found in Australian fine food shops) with some crusty bread for a light lunch. Alternativley for a wholesome main meal try rabbit Cacciatore.
Cellaring Potential:
Up to six years of age.
Vintage:
2003.Varietal Mix:
85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot .Geographical Indication (GI):
Langhorne Creek.Alcohol Content:
14.0% ALC/VOL. 8.3 Standard drinks per bottle.Allergens:
Sulphites added.Bottle:
750 ml Punted Claret (Antique Green).Closure:
Screw Cap (Black).Links...
