2024 Blackwater - Cabernet Shiraz Malbec

Colour Vibrant rich red with purple/black tints.

Nose Intriguing aromas of mulberry, raspberry, sour cherry, and plum. Complexing notes of anise, mint and cocoa powder.

Palate Shiraz juiciness combines with Cabernet structure. Plum, cherry and bramble fruits lead into the structure and complexity of oak, exotic spice and ferrous tannins. Malbec adds perfume and depth of colour, while Petit Verdot contributes dustings of spice and tannin.

Components were matured in French oak barriques for 15 months prior to blending. The final blend saw 15% new oak, with the balance in seasoned barrels. The blend spent upwards of a month in tank to integrate and harmonise prior to bottling.

Winemaker Jeremy Hodgson

Region Margaret River, Western Australia
Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Shiraz (41%), Malbec (5%), Petit Verdot (4%)
Alcohol 14%
PH 3.51
Acidity 6.58 g/L
Residual Sugar <1.0 g/L

2024 - A milder vintage, allowing for gradual ripening of red varieties. Wines show a wonderful freshness and vibrancy.

Cellaring Can be drunk now or cellared for up to 6-8 years.

Serving Temperature Room temperature 15-18°C

Serving Suggestion Pan fried venison fillet served with redcurrant reduction and creamy mash potato.