Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
2008 Tertini Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

Our Tertini Range wines are designed to be easy drinking styles showing intense primary fruit flavours with an uncomplicated wine making style. The wines are fruit driven and made in an approachable style that are best enjoyed young. The Tertini range is perfect for alfresco dining or as an every day wine.

Tasting Notes: This wine has a brilliant ruby rimmed colour with ripe berry fruits on the nose. The medium weight palate has hints of mint and chocolate with soft dusty tannins and a long finish with lingering plum jam characters.

Wine Analysis: Alcohol = 13.2%, pH = 3.58, TA = 5.9g/l, Residual Sugar 0.27g/l

Vintage Notes: In 2008, the vines recovered well from the frosts and dry conditions of the 2007 vintage with good soil moisture and a frost-free budburst. An even budburst occurred in all varieties. Spring conditions were moderate ensuring excellent flowering and fruit-set. Rain throughout the season ensured good vine growth with very little need for watering. A cold period during December saw the vines slowdown and a later harvest was predicted, however above average temperatures during February and March saw one of the earliest vintages experienced at "Yaraandoo".

The warm end to the season ensured adequate ripeness in the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot was picked on 12th April and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on 18th April. Both these varieties were picked at 13.3 Baume.

Fruit Source: 100% Southern Highlands from our "Yaraandoo" vineyard.

Peak Drinking: Next 3 years.
 
Awards:

Bronze - 2010 South Coast Wine Show

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