Dorrien Estate The Valleys Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008
Dorrien 'The Valleys' range showcases wines made from the Barossa and Eden Valleys. This flavoursome yet soft Cabernet Merlot shows the classic style to perfection.
Region:
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Drink Until:
31/12/2011
Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Foods:
Marinated lamb kebabs and salad.
Oak:
French and American.
Colour:
Rich crimson hues with a deep, dark purple centre.
Nose:
An aromatic Cab-Merlot with raspberry, plum and mulberry fruit with some tobacco leaf notes, coffee and chocolate hints.
Palate:
The soft, rounded palate shows plenty of ripe plummy, berry flavours with soft lingering tannins contributing to a soft finish. Hints of cigar box and toasty vanilla add extra interest to the palate.
Background:
For 20 years Dorrien Estate has stood proud in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Yet with no cellar door or retail presence (the wines are available exclusively here), Dorrien Estate remains a secret to most who visit the region. But the secret is well and truly out on Australia's wine circuit Dorrien's trophy cabinet is bursting with more than 420 wine show awards!
Alcohol:
15.0%
Awards:
1 Bronze