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2006 CABERNET MERLOT
Silver Medal
Orange Regional Wine Show - 2007
Silver Medal
NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show - 2007
Bronze Medal
Boutique Wine Awards - 2007
2006 Vintage Conditions
The 2006 growing season was one of the driest on record for the Printhie Vineyards. Budburst occurred right on schedule, however as we progressed through the vintage all other dates moved forward and we were picking by the 14 March, 7 to 10 days ahead of previous years. The extreme dry, coupled with hot westerly winds had the effect of concentrating the sugars in the fruit earlier than normal and we were able to pick ripe full flavoured bunches.
Winemaking Notes
The premise to this wine is to compliment the concentration of the Cabernet and it’s structure with some fragrance and forward fruit richness of the merlot. This creates a complete wine with softness and density.
| VARIETY | 60% Cabernet 40% Merlot | Order |
| REGION | Orange NSW (Cool Climate) | |
| COLOUR | Ruby red with mauve hue | |
| BOUQUET | Blackberry and chocolate with hints of oak | |
| PALATE | Smooth blackcurrant fruit leads into a generous mid-palate with soft, fine tannins and good balance | |
| DRINKING | Now until 2011 | |
| WINEMAKER | Robert Black | |
| ALCOHOL | 13.5% Alcohol by Volume | |
| ADDITIVES | Preservative (220) | Skim Milk | Egg Whites | |
| PRICE | $16.65 per bottle $195.00 per case* |
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*FREE DELIVERY (QLD, NSW, VIC) other states $10.00 per case.
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