2001 Cabernet Merlot
$245.00 per case
Reviews
Exceptional Margaret River Cabernet at great value, this is rare!
Peter Forrestal
Sunday Times Wine Magazine, September 2004.
Carbunup Crest consistently produces high quality wines that are of great value. The reds are brimming with ripe fruit, varietal character and clever winemaking.
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion.
2005 Edition.
The nations best value, premium reds
Huon Hooke
Melbourne Age Uncorked Wine Guide .
June 2004.
You will be hard pressed to find better value in Margaret River than the reds from these guys. They are jam-packed full of ripe fruit with the oak and tannins harmonious throughout.
Steven Blakeney
Scoop Magazine.
Autumn 2004.
A high quality winery producing powerful reds at very reasonable prices.
David Pike
Melbourne Age.
March 2004.
Impressive vineyard in the upper reaches of the Wilyabrup Valley.
They are carving a reputation of producing quality wines at reasonable prices,
consistently being medal winners at local and national shows.
Ray Jordan
Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine.
2004 / 05.
Peter Forrestal
Sunday Times Wine Magazine, September 2004.
Carbunup Crest consistently produces high quality wines that are of great value. The reds are brimming with ripe fruit, varietal character and clever winemaking.
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion.
2005 Edition.
The nations best value, premium reds
Huon Hooke
Melbourne Age Uncorked Wine Guide .
June 2004.
You will be hard pressed to find better value in Margaret River than the reds from these guys. They are jam-packed full of ripe fruit with the oak and tannins harmonious throughout.
Steven Blakeney
Scoop Magazine.
Autumn 2004.
A high quality winery producing powerful reds at very reasonable prices.
David Pike
Melbourne Age.
March 2004.
Impressive vineyard in the upper reaches of the Wilyabrup Valley.
They are carving a reputation of producing quality wines at reasonable prices,
consistently being medal winners at local and national shows.
Ray Jordan
Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine.
2004 / 05.
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Awards
Silver 2002 Mount Barker State Wine Show
Gold 2002 Margaret River Wine Show
Bronze 2003 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Bronze 2003 Margaret River Wine Show
89/100 2004 James Halliday Wine Companion
Gold 2004 Mount Barker State Wine Show
90/100 2005 James Halliday Wine Companion
Bronze 2005 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Silver 2005 Margaret River Wine Show
5 stars 2005 Winestate South West Aust. March Ed.
5 stars 2005 Winestate Winestate South West Aust. July Ed.
Bronze 2006 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Bronze 2006 Mount Barker State Wine Show WA
3 stars 2006 Winestate National Jul/Aug Ed.
Gold 2002 Margaret River Wine Show
Bronze 2003 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Bronze 2003 Margaret River Wine Show
89/100 2004 James Halliday Wine Companion
Gold 2004 Mount Barker State Wine Show
90/100 2005 James Halliday Wine Companion
Bronze 2005 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Silver 2005 Margaret River Wine Show
5 stars 2005 Winestate South West Aust. March Ed.
5 stars 2005 Winestate Winestate South West Aust. July Ed.
Bronze 2006 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Bronze 2006 Mount Barker State Wine Show WA
3 stars 2006 Winestate National Jul/Aug Ed.
Tasting Notes
A deep garnet red wine which displays characteristic aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and chocolate. Generous flavours linger around the palate, finishing with round tannins derived from barrel fermentation.
Technical Specifications
Blend details
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot.
Specifications
pH 3.43
TA 7.24g/L
13.5% Alc v/v
T SO2 - 125ppm
F SO2 - 38ppm.
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot.
Specifications
pH 3.43
TA 7.24g/L
13.5% Alc v/v
T SO2 - 125ppm
F SO2 - 38ppm.