2017 Fermoy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Varietals (%’S):  60% Cabernet Sauvignon; 37% Merlot; 3% Shiraz

Appearance:  Dark crimson red with black tints.

Aroma:  The nose shows an array of red and black fruits – redcurrant, raspberry and blackberry with notes of liquorice, dark chocolate and savoury herbs.

Palate:    The medium weighted palate unfolds in layers of fruit, savoury herbs, chocolate and oak spice.  A soft and juicy mid-palate is supported by a framework of powder fine tannins which add structure and length. 

Oak Detail:  18 months maturation in a combination of 20% new and 80% seasoned French oak barriques from a selection of renowned Bordeaux cooperages.

Cellaring:  This finely structured wine is drinking well now, but will continue to evolve over the next 6-8 years.

Residual Sugar:  0.9 g/L

Awards:  Bronze – 2019 Wine Show of WA.