2019 Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot
The 2019 Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot is sourced from a selection of blocks across the historic Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard situated in the Grampians region of Victoria. The combination of Langi’s cool climates, old vines and granite soils produces wines with great intensity, purity and finesse.
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Viticulture
Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) Merlot (50%) |
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2019 |
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Grampians, Victoria |
Tasting Notes
Bright medium ruby. |
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Bright red and purple fruits, herbaceous notes, cedar and violets. |
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Blackcurrant, black cherry, plums, spice and chocolate mix on the palate supported by fine tannins, and cool, crunchy acid that carries the flavour long. |
Winemaking
14.50% |
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750ml |
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Fermentation method: Small open top fermenters. 100% whole berry. A mixture of plunging and pump-overs were used during fermentation. An average of 2-3 weeks total time on skins. Natural yeasts were used and once ferment was complete the wines were pressed to tank to settle overnight and then transferred to barrels to complete MLF. 18-month barrel maturation in French barriques, 30% new. |