Gevergizian Cabernet Merlot Shiraz

AWARDS

83 points, 2023 Cowra Wine Show (Class 150, Dry Red Blends)
46.5 points, Bronze, Daylesford Wine Show 2023 (Class K Other Reds and blends)

TASTING NOTE

Brooding garnet in colour. The nose is full of aromas of lilac, blackcurrant, mint jelly, earthy sumac, star anise, and bay leaf. Plum, hazelnut chocolate, and pomegranate follow on the lush, layered palate. Finishing with ripe fruit tannins, integrated French oak and savoury, persistent finish.

WINEMAKING

100% destemmed to ferment whole berries, essential for retention of freshness and brightness. It underwent a wild ferment over 14 days in open top fermenter, encouraging yeasts indigenous to the vineyard. Gently pumped over once daily, the juice was returned to the top of the cap for gentle tannin extraction. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine was pressed and matured in old oak hogsheads for 6-months.

ANALYSIS

Alc./Vol.14.0% pH 3.15 TA 5.85g/L

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Sunday roast lamb and crispy vegetables with mint jelly.