Juno Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2005

Available in the USA only
Palate: Intense nose of dark, fruit & ripe berries.
Style: Well rounded with a concentration of dark fruit flavours leading into a full, ripe finish.
Nose: A velvety, smooth red blend.
A harmonious balance between the varietals forms this smooth blend with good depth of colour. A well rounded wine with a concentration of dark fruit flavours leading into a full, ripe finish.

Showcase the intensity and complexity of Cabernet with flavourful cooked, roast prime rib. Coat with Dijon mustard and rosemary, two ingredients that are especially flattering to cabernet. A reduction sauce with cabernet and roasted vegetables helps corral all the flavours into a pleasing harmony.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 20% Merlot ]
winery : Juno Wines
winemaker : Néwald Marais
wine of origin : Breede River Valley
analysis : alc : 13.23 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.41  ta : 6.2 g/l  va : 0.50 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink now, or watch it develop over the next 2 years.

in the vineyard : This wine's origins can be traced to three distinct red wine growing areas in the Bonnievale region. Carefully selected soils are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines to ensure wines that show the characteristics of each particular terroir. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot was yielded by a blend of young and old vines to add complexity and ensure a balance between fullness and fruit.

about the harvest: A drier than average 2005 resulted in the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines carrying significantly smaller berries. This resulted in wines with intense flavours and depth in colour.

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