2020 Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot
$35.00
$210.00
The 2020 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 (75%) Merlot (25%) |
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2020 |
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Grampians, Victoria |
Tasting Notes
Bright medium garnet. |
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Blackcurrant, blackberry, sarsaparilla root and fresh leather. |
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Black fruits framed by violets. Generous herbaciousness, bay laurel and earthy flavours supported by firm acidity and supple tannins. |
Winemaking
13.50% |
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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. |