SHW 'ALTITUDE 676' CABERNET MERLOT 2005
Vintage	2005
Region	South Eastern Australia
Grape Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Grapes Picked	Merlot harvested April 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon harvested May 2005
Winemaking	Merlot grapes were the first in transported to the winery in Sutton Forest and crushed into open stainless steel tanks. The wine underwent a 10 day warm ferment. The cabernet followed in May, was warm fermented for a period of three days and then a period of cooling, the batches were kept separate. During ferment the cabernet had a malolatic culture added. Remaining separate the two wines were aged for 12 months in small 2 & 3 years old American oak. A blend of 80% cabernet and 20% merlot was selected, balanced and prepared for bottling.
Wine Analysis	Alcohol 13.3% Titratable Acidity 6.5 Residual Sugar NIL pH 3.48
Bottled	June 2006 - This wine is sealed with a stelvin closure which will ensure that you get full enjoyment from every bottle, every time.
Winemaker	Eddy Rossi
Winemakers Notes	This wine is produced from grapes grown in selected NSW vineyards. Skilfully blended, the varieties complement each other to produce a medium bodied, flavoursome wine with the mellow roundness of the merlot combining with the berry fruit flavours of the cabernet sauvignon. Enjoy now.
Serving Suggestions	This easy to drink wine makes an excellent accompaniment to roasted pork ribs; Try with Italian pizza.
Cellaring	Enjoy now; would benefit from short term cellaring.
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