Ferngrove Labels
2003 The Stirlings

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Wine Style
Full bodied red wine.

Grape Variety
71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Shiraz.

Growing Region
Frankland River, Western Australia.

Technical Details
Alc. 14.0% pH 3.52 TA 6.4g/l

Appearance
Dark crimson.

Nose
Complex bouquet of mulberry, dark plums and blackberries, with lifted cedar and spice.

Palate
A very fine vintage, ripe black plum and mulberry Cabernet Sauvignon characters are abound in the mid palate with hints of anise, spice and blueberry
from the Shiraz. Harmonious, yet concentrated and complemented by integrated French oak and long, layered tannin.

Cellaring
A full flavoured wine with elegance. This wine will develop and mature for 5-8 years.

Winemaker’s Comments
2003 panned out to potentially make reds of very high quality. The best parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were blended to make the Ferngrove Stirlings, testament to the very high quality of reds at Frankland.

Serve
Room temperature - 18^o C.

Food Pairing
Enjoy with tender fillet of beef served with rich
traditional gravy and seasonal vegetables.

Awards

• 92 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Dec. 2006
  "This Franklin River producer presented an impressive portfolio... The 2003 'The Stirlings' is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Shiraz. The toast-scented nose also features blue and black fruits. In the mouth, the wine is seamless and the fruit sweet from glycerin. This is a classy wine which will benefit from 6-8 years of cellaring."
• 87 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2007
• Gold - 2005 Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia
• Gold - 2004 Rutherglen Wine Show
• Gold - 2004 Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia