2016 Evans & Tate Redbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  11/7/2020 - Moloko Likes this wine: 91 Points

  A fine cabernet merlot, with great power from start to finish. Very good length. Only fault was a bit too much drying tannin but should resolve itself. Nice.

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  9/1/2020 - vinij Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Flavour is all over the shop on opening and lacking depth. Improved in consistency and balance after a night in a 375ml bottle. Probably needs a couple more years in the cellar

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  12/1/2019 - WAWines wrote:

  A dry, warm season was punctuated with a tropical rain event in January. This pushed back harvest and allowed for better balance during ripening. The resultant fruit had wonderful thick skins, incredible concentration and excellent varietal identity.
  
  The Cabernet was harvested late-morning, to ensure the fruit reached the winery warm to ensure a healthy, even fermentation. The Merlot and Malbec fruit was harvested during the cool of the early morning so it could be cold soaked on skins for 5 days prior to fermentation. The selectively harvested fruit was fermented over 10 days, with the Merlot and Malbec undergoing partial wild fermentation. The Cabernet remained on skins for 20 days to ensure a beautiful, vibrant colour. All elements were then matured in French oak for up to 15 months. Each individual barrel was assessed to determine which were included in the final blend.
  
  WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT?
  Rich purple/red with a vibrant purple rim. Distinctly Margaret River; driven by aromas of blackberry, plum, bay leaf and a touch of black olive. The Merlot and Malbec add texture, balance, length and a luxurious fragrance to create a seamless and unique red.

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