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Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Partial barrel fermentation of the Semillon has created a wine with the aromatics and lift of Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc and the citric tang of the Semillon. A wine with great texture and depth.
A "house style", this is an example of the blend that can be enjoyed on its own or with a range of food styles.
Alc: 13.9%, RS: 3.9 g/l
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Cabernet Merlot 2003
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. 60% of this wine was matured in new French oak.
Spicy with aromas of crushed berries and dusty oak on the nose. Rich ripe fruit flavours are framed by stylish oak. Hints of spicy clove and nutmeg round off a palate that is juicy and long.
Alc: 13%, RS: 0.5 g/l
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Chardonnay 2004
60% of this wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and 40% in oak. In making this style the intention is to maintain fruit integrity whilst adding complexity and structure by conducting barrel fermentation to a portion of wine.
Ripe fruit with nectarine and citrus characters. Rich flavours and subtle oak persistence are hallmarks of this wine.
Alc: 14%, RS: 4.3 g/l
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Shiraz 2003
The wine was matured for 18 months in 70% 2002 and 30% 2001 oak barriques to retain the excellent varietal characters.
2003 was a difficult season and as a result only small portions of the best blocks and only the best barrels were put aside for the Rosabrook Shiraz 2003.
The wine is a medium bodied style, showing attractive fruit characters and moderate tannins. It should reward careful cellaring over the next 2 - 5 years.
Alc: 13.5%, RS: 0.2 g/l
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Reserve "Pioneer's" Chardonnay 2002
Gentle pressing, partial clarification of the juice, fermentation and 10 months maturation in French oak have all contributed to the ultimate character and complexity of this wine.
A bouquet showing attractive stone fruit aromas supported by French oak leads to a rich complex and satisfying palate.
Alc: 13%, RS: 1.6 g/l
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Reserve "Slaughterhouse Block" Cabernet 2002
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc from the single vineyard Slaughterhouse Block on Rosabrook Estate.
The bouquet shows attractive small dark berry characters. These extend to the palate, and in harmony with the intensity of fruit is an elegance and refinement that is often seen in great Margaret River cabernet. This is a complex and satisfying wine that will reward extended cellaring.
Alc: 13%, RS: 2.5 g/l
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