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Knappstein Cabernet Merlot 2005 75cl
Product ID
14KNA9B2005
Vintage
2005
Region
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Country of origin
AUSTRALIA
Grape Varieties
66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Style
BIG BOLD RED
Wine Maker
Paul Smith
Alcohol by vol
14.3
£61.48
(£10.25 bottle equiv)
Tasting Notes for Knappstein Cabernet Merlot 2005 75cl:
Intense plum & black berry fruits with lifted Merlot perfume on the nose. The palate shows generous cassis & sweet berry fruits> It is complemented by subtle oak & finishes with fine tannins.
Producer Information:
Knappstein is one of the biggest names in the Clare Valley, perhaps Australia's most enigmatic wine region. Home to both full-bodied rich reds and lean, lemony Riesling, Clare's split personality takes on a bit of Bordeaux, a bit of Alsace and a dash of the Rhone - all with a distinctive Aussie accent. Paul Smith is the man in charge at Knappstein and having learnt his trade with men such as Brian Croser and Jeffrey Grosset, is a paid up member of the Clare Valley Appreciation Society. In his first vintage, he released a new Single Vineyard Riesling that carried off the Gold Medal at the Clare Valley Wine Show and he hasn't looked back since, collecting medals and trophies at competitions around the world. A talented brewer in his spare time too, Paul also makes a stunning boutique lager.
Technical info.
Product ID
14KNA9B2005
Classification Apellation
Clare Valley
Vineyard Name
predominantly from Enterprise and Yertabulti Vineyards
Regional Info
The vines are always low yielding vines & on largely 'terra rossa' soils. The terra rossa soil is renowned for producing high quality red grapes. The warm days, cool nights of the Clare Valley are perfect for gradual flavour development and even ripening of the fruit.
Vinification Details
The wine was made with minimal intervention to preserve fruit purity. Fermented in static & open fermenters with gentle extraction of flavours & texture through pumping over once a day & hand plunging. Ferment lasted 14-18 days. The skins were then pressed & the wine was then matured in oak barrels.
Food Match
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary, garlic and thyme.
Ageing Potential
Drink now /up to 5 years
Makers Name
Paul Smith
Vegetarians
True
Vegans
True
Organic
False
Wine pH
3.45
Wine Alcohol
14.3 %
Total Acidity
6.53 g/l
Residual Sugar
0.66 g/l
Bottle Barcode Type
EAN
Bottle Barcode Number
9312217491900
Case Barcode Number 6
9312217006005
Bottled At
Petaluma Winery
Bottle Type
Premium claret
Bottle Colour
antique green
Bottle Height
31 cm
Bottle Diameter
7.6 cm
Bottle Weight Empty
580 g
Closure Type
Screwcap
Closure Colour
black
Closure Dimensions
30x60mm
Closure Weight
5 g
Label Printer
Label Makers
Label Colours
3
Label Adhesive
self-adhesive
Label Lot Number Format
L-Julian
Position Number On Label
On bottle
Front Label Dimensions
115H * 70W mm
Front Label Weight
1 g
Back Label Dimensions
105H * 76W mm
Back Label Weight
0.8 g
Units Per Case
6
Case Dimensions
315 * 245 * 165 mm
Case Dividers
True
Outer Case Weight Empty
500 g
Outer Case Weight Full
8.2 kg
Pallet Weight Empty
50 kg
Pallet Weight Loaded
970 kg
Shrinkwrap Weight
0.5kg
Cases Per Pallet
112