wine
2003 Alexander's Reward Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
Production:
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) picked April 11th 2003.
Shiraz (40%) picked March 21st 2003.
Total production: 2760 bottles.
Colour:
Deep dense red with hints of purple lingering around the meniscus.
Nose:
Spearmint perfume layered over cassis and redcurrant and summer berries. lifted vanilla oak blends back and is filled out with the complexity of the spicy French giving an beautifully balanced nose.
Palate:
The initial richness of the fully raspberry characters are poised against the spearmint menthol over finely balanced against firm oak and fruit Tannins. Good acid against the fruit sweetness, cleanses the mouth for a beautifully balanced palate The middle palate is full of the of the big berry hit of Cabernet supported by the leathery richness of Shiraz. The long palate finishes with the deep bass complexity brought out by extended lees contact.
Purchase:
3 bottle case.
