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Weeping Sands Cab/Merlot 2008

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Tasting Notes

download.gifDeep purple in the glass, this wine displays lifted aromas of cassis, black cherry and thyme with subtle hints of vanilla. The palate is rich and generous with lovely ripw tannins providing the framework and dense dark fruit filling the mid palate. This wine lingers laong after it is swallowed. (Winemaker's Note February 2011)

Cab Sauvignon 54%, Merlot 40%, Petit Verdot 5%, Malbec 1%

Accolades

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 Stars)

“Medium-deep red /purple in colour, this is a magnificent red from the great 2008 vintage in Waiheke, made by the outstanding team at Obsidian Vineyard. The nose is beautifully perfumed displaying cassis, dried herb, dark plum and spice characters. The palate is ripe and generously flavoured with lovely richness and fine, firm tannins providing a superb structure. At its best: now to 2016.”

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Issue 15, March 2011

SILVER MEDAL
NZ International Wine Show 2011

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Production

Season:
A warm settled spring was followed by one of the warmest and driest summers on record, allowing aoutstanding flavour development.
Harvest:
Hand harvested - April 2008
Analysis:
Total Acidity 6.10 g/L, Alcohol 13.75 %, 3.58 pH
Oak:
Predominantly seasoned French oak barriques
Bottling:
Feb 2009, 1600 Cases
Vinification:
The smallest batches were fermented in open top fermenters with twice daily plunging. The parcels were pressed to tank, allowing to settle overnight before being transferred to oak for malolactic fermentation. The wine remained in oak until February.
Cellaring:
3-5 years

Cellaring Guide

Some guidance as to the “anticipated maturity” of our wines.
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