{"product_id":"clairault-margaret-river-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2023","title":"Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e84% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e11% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e41% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003cbr\u003e48% Clairault Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003cbr\u003e11% Yallingup Protea Farm, Yallingup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese blocks have been selected from our three Northern Margaret River vineyards and the fruit harvested in the middle of the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon portion of the blend is de-stemmed and crushed, so that each berry is just split. The Merlot is crushed as to fully expose the delicate flesh and promote a more refined and elegant textural development. The wine was aged in French oak for 10 months before the wine was bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater resources were well replenished over Winter with low enough temperatures to allow dormancy. The growing season began with a cool and relatively dry spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for gentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. A lack of Marri blossom this year meant nets were draped around the region to keep the birds at bay. It was a drawn out vintage, allowing long hang time for our later picking varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCassis, violets, black olives and blue berries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlack plums, hints of liquorice and dense sheets of coating tannin introduce a palate that treads both the paths of bright and dark, tense and supple. Persistent and voluptuous, the finish is dominated by primary fruit and subtle hints of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUp to 8 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941685121281,"sku":"23CTSCSM","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ClairaultCabernetMerlot.png?v=1756627861","url":"https:\/\/clairaultstreicker.com.au\/products\/clairault-margaret-river-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2023","provider":"Clairault Streicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}