Black Barn Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Franc 2003
Produced By Black Barn Vineyards
Wine Description
Bordeaux blend selected each vintage as our estate wine. Low (20%) new oak allows fruit expression and tannins to be approachable now, or reward from cellaring. Aromas of cherry & minty cassis with subtle spice of Oak.
Technical Details
WineMaker: Dave McKee
Vintage: 2003
Variety: Bordeaux Style
Region: Hawkes Bay
Released: October 2003
Alcohol: 13.5%
RS: DRY
TA: 6.1g/l
pH: 3.53
Black Barn Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Franc 2003
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Reviews
TiZwine.com Tasting - (TiZwine.com Tasting Panel)
Deep, garnet red - light nose but some nice, sweet black fruit on the palate. Well-structured. Firm tannin and some length of flavour
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