wine
2006 Alexander's Reward Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
Production:
Shiraz: 75%, Picked Between March 6th and 20th 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Picked Between March 3rd and 6th of April 2006
Total production: 2760 bottles.
Philosophy:
One of the truly great partnerships in the barossa is the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Whatever the proportions and regardless of whether Shiraz or Cabernet is dominant the synergy is unmistakable. Each vintage however it will be different as it will always reflect that season. Some times it will be a Cabernet Shiraz blend and others it will be a Shiraz Cabernet blend; but ultimately, if I release it, it will always be delicious!
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.
