Cannibal Creek Merlot 2006

Description

Plum and toffee characters define the nose . The palate is rich and fruity, smooth tannins and natural acidity give structure and balance to this wine.

• 13% alc/vol.
• 7.7 std drinks
• French oak
• Diam closure

Wine Making

• Ripeness in the vineyard and extended maceration helps to produce good depth and expression of our terroir.
• Allowing high temperatures during fermentation aids extraction.
• 30% new French oak.

Harvest Details

• Date 3/4/06
• 13 baume
• pH 3.47
• TA 6.5gm/lt

Reviews

• 'Flavoursome, with lots of fruit in a cassis/raspberry spectrum; tannins push the limit for merlot, but are justified by the depth and texture of the fruit.’
  90/100, James Halliday AWC 2007

Medals

• Top Victorian Merlot
  ‘Le Concour de vin du Victoria’ Nov 08

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Cannibal Creek Merlot 2006