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2007 Charles Sturt Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Wine Maker: Andrew Drumm Assistant Winemaker: Anthony D'Onise

Region : The majority of the Cabernet Sauvignon was grown in the Hilltops region, with the remainder coming from the University vineyards in Orange. Most of the Merlot was grown in our vineyards in Orange, with a small quantity from our vineyards in Wagga Wagga.

Vintage 2007 The vintage was a very hot and dry year which resulted in very small berries and flavours towards the dark fruit end of the spectrum. The Orange region was cooler, which has added some complexity, and the softer tannins and natural acid have contributed to the excellent palate structure.

Aroma The nose has blackcurrant supported by spicy notes.

Palate The palate shows sweet blackcurrant and blackberry flavours underpinned by well-integrated oak and a lingering finish with fine, velvety tannins.

Cellaring:2011-2013

Analysis
Alc/Vol:14.0
Harvest Date:March, April 2007
T.A.: 6.2
Bottled:July 2008
pH: 3.53
RS:1.9
Oak Handling: 12 months in new and old French oak
Total SO2109

AWARDS
Bronze Medal @ 2010 Rutherglen Wine Show
Bronze Medal @ 2009 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Bronze Medal @ 2009 Cowra Wine Show
Bronze Medal @ 2009 Rutherglen Wine Show
Bronze Medal @ 2009 Griffith Wine Show
Bronze Medal @ 2008 Rutherglen Wine Show
Bronze Medal @ 2008 Griffith Wine Show

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