| Products |
2006 III Associates Renaissance Merlot / Cabernet / Petit Verdot - 750ml
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| 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 |
Why Renaissance?
The three classic grape varieties of Merlot, Cabernet and
Petit Verdot have combined to rise above their individualism to create a new
artistic form. We III Associates believe the enriched fruit characteristics,
combined with renewed emphasis on careful oak handling, will also enlighten
you. Although a thoroughly modern wine style, characterised by its
approachability, you will nevertheless discover after short term cellaring
a. "classic revival".
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Register Your Interest
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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
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