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2008 Symbols Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Tasting Note:
Appearance - Crimson with purple hints. Nose - Aromatic mulberry, black plum and blackberry, with lingering perfumed varietal aromas. Palate - Mouth coating and plump flavours of dark plum fruits and black berries, supple and flavoursome, thick and textural with a long pleasing French oak tannin finish.Independents Note:
"intense blackcurranty nose and palate with plum, bitter chocolate, violets and dried roses, supported by velvety tannins. Nice balance and length with attractive cedar hints to the finish". Sarah Ahmed - The Wine DetectiveGrapes:
73% Cabernet 23% Merlot 4% MalbecWhat to eat with:
FOOD PAIRING: Enjoy with grilled porterhouse steak and garlic mash.
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| Alcohol: | 14.5 |
| Acidity: | 6.43 |
| pH: | 3.44 |
| Sugar: |
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From a vintage that can only bedescribed as a typical Frankland River weather pattern. 2008 produced red fruit packed full of flavour and intensity. The vintage was warm and dry resulting in pristine fruit condition and low yields. The fruit was crushed tostatic fermenters and some batches were allowed a cold soaking prior to ferment. Fermentation then proceeded at moderate temperatures for 8 days prior to pressing and draining to 1 yearold French oak.
From a vintage that can only be described as a typical Frankland River weather pattern. 2008 produced red fruit packed full of flavour and intensity. The vintage was warm and dry, resulting in pristine fruit condition and low yields. The fruit was crushed to static fermenters and some batches were allowed a cold soaking prior to
ferment. Fermentation then proceeded at moderate temperatures for 8 days prior to pressing, and draining to 1 year old French oak.
The Ferngrove Cabernet Merlot is juicy and fleshy with varietal characters distinctive of the region, and this vintage epitomises the Ferngrove style.
No medals awarded.