Strathewen Hills Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 out of Yarra Valley received 89pts from Parker's Wine Advocate, '...nicely layered, supple-textured...attractive finish.'
Tasting
Notes
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
Full dark reds dominate color. Briary black currant and French oak on the palate. Excellent fruit with long finish.
Food
Accompaniments
Fine beef oven roasts. Full flavored casseroles.
Awards,
Reviews and other Notes
89pts, Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate #161 10/31/05 "The nicely layered, supple-textured, cool climate 2004 Cabernet/Merlot exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with scents of mint and black currants, supple tannin, and an attractive finish. Displaying a more linear style than most Australian reds made from Bordeaux varietals, it should age gracefully for a decade."
Winemaker Notes
Viticultural practices: Yields per acre: 1.5 tonnes/acre
Cases produced: 100
Appellation: Yarra Valley
Filtration and fining: Coarse filter
Varietal composition: 55% Merlot / 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Wood treatment: French oak
Length of barrel maturation: 13 months
Winemaker's notes:
Traditional hand plunge, open pot, basket press, light lees aging.
