2004 PREMIO SANGIOVESE MERLOT

Colour: Medium to deep red/crimson.

Aroma: Complex aromas of ripe black cherries,
satsuma plums and damp earth all nicely balanced by some high quality
charry French oak.

Palate: The palate displays the same ripe, dark fruits as the
aroma would suggest and has all the texture one would expect from a
Sangiovese based blend.

Summary: The tannins are fine and savoury and the acidity
bright, suggesting a match with something like veal osso bucco or roast
pork from a wood oven. Drink over next 3-5 years.

Technical Information

Region: 100% Clare Valley, South Australia

Variety: 75% Sangiovese 25% Merlot

Alcohol / Vol: 14%

Acidity: 6.47 grams/litre TA

Maturation :French oak for 14mnths - approx 50% new balance 1 & 2 yo