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Producer: RedfinGrape Varieties: 80% Cabernet & 20% MerlotOptimum Drinking: Within 4 yearsWine Style: Mid weight juicy redAlcohol by Volume: 13.5%Country: Australia
Producer
Redfin was created by Liberty Wines, working with winemaker Tim James, with the specific aim of producing wines from Australia thatonce again generated excitement at this price level. Australia achieved its number one position by over-delivering on quality, but inrecent years an emphasis on promotion seems to have become more important than quality.
Vineyards
The grapes are all sourced from selected vineyards in South Australia, with 55% of the fruit coming from the Riverland region, 30% from theMcLaren Vale and 15% from Padthaway.
Vintage InformationCool and dry conditions persisted in the New Year, providing excellent conditions for vine health and flavour development. 2008 reds showgood balance, firm tannins and plenty of flavour.
Vinification
The grapes were 100% de-stemmed and crushed and cold macerated on the skins for 3 days at 12ºC to extract primary fruit flavourcompounds. Maceration on the skins continued for a further 7 days to extract colour and tannin. Oak maturation took place using 100%French oak for 14 months.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red in colour with a purple hue. On the nose this wine displays lifted blackberry and blueberry aromas with nuances of mochachocolate and subtle oak tones. The palate is soft, round and rich with generous blackcurrant, cinnamon and cherry flavours and a lingeringfinish. A tight tannin structure is complemented by subtle nutty oak.
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