Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2003

International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class
2006 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Gold
Full, ripe wild berry and meaty flavours. Long confident mouth feel with plenty of aging potential enhanced by excellent French oak barrel ageing (sixteen months).

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variety : Sangiovese [ 52% Sangiovese, 24% Pinot Noir, 11% Nebbiolo, 9% Mourvedre, 4% Barbera ]

winery : Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard

winemaker : Peter Finlayson

wine of origin : Walker Bay

analysis : alc : 14.2 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.54 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : 0

AWARDS

International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class
2006 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Gold

in the vineyard : The early prediction on vintage 2003 was that it was going to be a gem. This prophesy has proved correct â€“ a great year for both white and red wines. This third release under the Hannibal label once again emphasizes the eclectic mystery arising from blending these unique â€œtaste coloursâ€ together.

in the cellar : This vintage comprises of 52% Sangiovese, 24% Pinot noir, 11% Nebbiolo, 9% Mourvedre and 4% Barbera. All this fruit is home grown.This wine â€œpaintingâ€ is two thirds Italian and one third French. It is said that the essence and soul of Italian wine is in its local or regional grape varieties. I guess the excitement of the Hannibal blend lies in the indulgence of pitching these grape varieties together. Itâ€™s these â€œtaste coloursâ€ which allow for Hannibal to be different and individually unique.

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