Cockatoo Ridge Wines
Winemaker: Stephen Obst Technical Details: Alc/Vol: 13.9% Winemaker’s Notes: Colour: Vibrant crimson red. Bouquet: A very attractive nose displaying dark chocolate, mint and blackberry fruit aromas, with subtle toasty oak. Palate: An attractive full bodied wine showing powerful rich cherry and mint flavours with spicy characters, on a backbone of soft velvety tannins, with a generous balance of oak and finish of good persistence. A wine that shows excellent integration of fruit, oak and tannins. Cellaring Potential: Made to drink while fresh and the flavours are vibrant although patient cellaring over the next couple of years will develop the fruit flavours further. Winemaking Details: A selection of high quality Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels with varietal fruit flavour was chosen for this blend. After crushing we included whole berries in some ferments, while other ferments were drained and returned for maximum extraction of colour, flavour and tannins from the grape skins. By doing this and with the moderate fermentation temperatures it provided a complex array of base wines, from which we were able to create a blend of generous fruit flavour coupled with great drinkability. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and ageability to the wine whilst the Merlot adds mid-palate richness. Serving Suggestions: Delightful to drink now. It will make an exceptoinal partner for rich game dishes such as duck and turkey, and would also go well with a nice aged cheddar cheese. For something a little different try Mongolian lamb!
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