Wantirna Estate 'Amelia' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot DuMOL the complexity of barrel fermentation

the complexity of barrel fermentation and the classic mineral crisp finish typical of Beechworth’s granite soils

The vines are primarily located in Montreuil-Bellay and include a healthy portion of old-vine fruit from a recently acquired parcel on the Brézé hill

Medium to deep red purple

persistent bubbles and a luminous youthful sparkle

Wantirna Estate 'Amelia' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot DuMOL the complexity of barrel fermentationA large proportion of the grapes for this wine come from the original 1963 plantings of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc vines. The remainder is from the more recently planted 1989 petit verdot. Whilst the proportions are different every year, depending on fruit set and cropping levels, roughly speaking the break down is about as follows: 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% cabernet franc and merlot, and 5% petit verdot. The addition of the petit