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| CABERNET/MERLOT 2015 Margaret River, Western Australia |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
FRANKLIN TATE |
| Deep purple-red colour. Slightly spicy, cedary, ripe plum-cherry purée nose. Dry, medium bodied, slightly spicy, bright, ripe plum-cherry-cassis flavours with a lingering, gently cedary, fairly high acid finish. TONY ASPLER / 89.5-points / BUY - Dense purple colour; cedary, blackcurrant nose with a vanilla oak note; medium-bodied, dry, elegant, beautifully balanced claret-style wine, firmly structured with good length. This blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot has 14% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with a screwcap closure. |
CSPC |
489930 |
| Type |
Red Table Wine |
| Agent |
Win Gur |
| Country |
Australia |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
**/**+(88.5 points)
Ripe, Well Balanced, Smooth |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! |
| TASTING NOTE: Franklin Tate Estates is based in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, where Bordeaux blends are the signature style. This one is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot aged in predominantly French oak. It offers purple flowers, bright cherry, plum, cassis and cola on a restrained and elegant frame. The producer suggests pairing it with olive-crusted lamb racks and chickpea salad. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2016) |
Price |
$ 18.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - August 19, 2017 |
| Cases bought |
255 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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