Cabernet/Merlot


Varietals:	79% Cab and 21% Merlot.	Vineyard:	Sunbury Vineyards
Appellation:	Victoria	Sub Appellation	Sunbury
Wood:	French and American oak	Aging:	12 Months Oak

Wine Enthusiast Buyers Guide: "Creamy and soft, this blend of 79% Cabernet and 21% Merlot boasts cherry and cassis aromas and flavors that feature hints of eucalyptus and coffee. Drink now. — J.C. (2/1/2007) Matured for 12 months in new and old French oak barriques."

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Add a dash of Merlot or a dab of Shiraz; the Aussies love to blend their Cabs. Cab and Shiraz blends started off the trend, but as Merlot has become all the rage so have Cab/Merlot blends. Australia’s full-fledge Cab boasts a more subtle character than its California relatives, and is bigheartedly fruity.

Something that most California wineries hate to admit, most have adopted adding Merlot or Cabernet Franc to the coveted Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The regulations do not require them to disclose it the addition of up to 15% of a varietal and not disclose it; and most do not disclose it. Another note is that the 15% does not even have to be from Napa.

Australia is also leading the way with disclosing the fining agent used in wines. It is required on all domestically sold wines and plans are underway to include the information on export brands.

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