Dad’s Blend
Deep red wine with complex aromas of plums, violets and spice with a hint of mocha on the nose. This is a soft, rich and full-bodied wine with elegant tannins and dark chocolate. It has a long lingering finish on the palate.
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Description
| Tasting Notes |
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Deep red wine with complex aromas of plums, violets and spice with a hint of mocha on the nose. This is a soft, rich and full-bodied wine with elegant tannins and dark chocolate. It has a long lingering finish on the palate. |
| Food Suggestions |
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Ideal partner to beef, game or roast lamb. Also a good complement with strong cheeses. |
| Colour |
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Dark Ruby Red |
| Blend Information |
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52% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot |
| Ageing Potential |
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Ideal to drink now, but will age well for a further 7 years. |
| Awards |
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| Vinification |
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The grapes were picked a full ripeness. Prior to fermentation 30% of the juice was removed from the skins to enhance the extraction of colour and flavour. Fermentation was conducted at 25 - 30°C during which time frequent pump-overs took place. After alcoholic fermentation the grapes was pressed and left on the yeast lees through-out Malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged for 20 months in 100% New French oak barrels. |
| Technical Analysis |
| Residual Sugar |
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4.7 g/l |
| Total Acidity |
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6.0 g/l |
| pH |
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3.48 |
| Alcohol |
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14 % |
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