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2011 The Islander Estate Vineyards The Red
Red Bordeaux Blend
- Australia
- South Australia
- Fleurieu
- Kangaroo Island
Label borrowed from 2015
Community Tasting Notes 1
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Patrick - winereviewer.com.au wrote: 89 points
September 8, 2013 - The 2011 vintage has been heralded as a difficult vintage by winemakers and consumers alike, which is why it's good to see a 2011 example like 'The Red' from The Islander Estate. The wine has depth, structure and interest with the unique combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Sangiovese peaking my interest from the outset.
The wine is a medium red in colour, with a nose that highlights the Malbec with a sweet cherry cola aroma that is contrasted by smokey and peppery blackberry from the Cabernet Franc.
The palate is well structured with blackberry and cherry fruit supported by broad tannins, with the cabernet franc adding some real interest and complexity on the mid to back palate with tobacco and cassis.
The wine finishes with savoury characters, cocoa and some slightly astringent dark berry fruits.
Review Link - www.winereviewer.com.au (drink from 2013-2017)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer The Islander Estate Vineyards
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation The Red
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Fleurieu
- Appellation Kangaroo Island
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1 (20%)
- Consumed 4 (80%)
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionFleurieu
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