DEAKIN ESTATE Artisan’s blend red

ORIGIN

Appellation: Riverina, NSW

Grape Varieties: Shiraz (60%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)

WINE-MAKING

Shiraz and Cabernet fruit underwent separate slow, cool fermentation to retain delicate fruit flavours and achieve desired tannin levels. This was followed by pressing and malolactic fermentation, then the best parcels were aged for three months with fragrant oak before the final blend was assembled.

TASTING NOTES

Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now or will cellar for another three years.

Style: Rich, juicy, smooth

Taste: Ripe plum, black berries, hints of vanillin oak

Drink with: BBQ steaks, roast lamb, cheese platter

Other: Vegan Friendly

Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now or will cellar for another 5 years.