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2006 III Associates Renaissance Merlot / Cabernet / Petit Verdot - 750ml

          
Winemaker Brian Light
Vintage 2006
Variety 50% Merlot
38% Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Petit Verdot
Region McLaren Vale 100%
Bottled October 2007
Maturation French Oak
Alcohol 14%

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Petit Verdot, this wine shows the ripe plum fruit of Merlot with a touch of leafiness from Cabernet. Combined with the French oak maturation in 300 litre barrels some tabacco notes are evident. The palated is full and round with good texture, ripe berry fruits, well integrated oak and soft tannins.

Tasting Notes October 2007
Colour Deep Plum
Nose Ripe fruit characters with some dusty oak evidence
Palate Good fruit flavours dominate a medium to full palate and the soft tannin finish makes this a very complete wine
Potential Medium term cellaring will add further complexity to what is a well balanced wine


 
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McLaren Vale Premium Wines
130 Main Road
(PO Box 692)
McLaren Vale, SA, 5171
Tel: (08) 8323 7940
Fax: (08) 8323 7422
Freecall: 1800 501 513
  Email: winery@associates.com.au