Tasting Notes

2007 Crossing Cabernet Merlot

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 05% Petit Verdot

Region:

Margaret River, Western Australia

Vintage:

2007

TASTING NOTES

Vibrant crimson red in colour, this wine shows rich ripe fruit characteristics of red cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and plum along with hints of spice, mocha and toasty vanillin oak. The palate is smooth and plush with a good depth of juicy berry fruit and modest oak influence. The long fine tannins are balanced and create great length and structure.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

The 2007 vintage was a terrific one with plenty of sunshine for close to perfect autumn ripening. There was no problem getting the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes flavour and tannin ripe with balanced crops and canopies. 2007 proved to be a very good year for Merlot hence the high percentage in this years’ blend.
The Juniper Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is made in a style for immediate drinking pleasure, but has at least 7 years cellaring potential.

VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION

Variety Cabernet Sauvignon 57 %, Merlot 41 %, 1.5% Cab Franc,
0.5% Petit Verdot
Region Margaret River 100 % (25% Estate old vine)
Vintage 2007
Oak 15% new French barriques
Months in Oak 14
Picking Date 9 to 28 March, machine & hand picked
Yield 5 to 7 t/Ha
Baumé 13.0 to 13.9 Be°
Trellis VSP
Alcohol 14.5 %
Ferment 10 to 35 days pumped over
pH 3.64
MLF 100 %
TA 6.5 g/L
Yeast Bordeaux
RS <1.0 g/L
Production 2200 cases
Bottled Dec 2008