2022 Blackwater - Shiraz Cabernet Malbec

NAMESAKE The town of Fermoy, located in County Cork, Ireland, from which our name is derived, sits on the banks of the River Blackwater.

VINTAGE 2022 – a classic Margaret River vintage with a warm and dry ripening period moderated by afternoon sea-breezes and cool nights.

VARIETIES 40% Shiraz | 37% Cabernet Sauvignon | 14% Malbec | 9% Petit Verdot

APPEARANCE Vibrant ruby red.

AROMA Intriguing aromas of violet, sour cherry, raspberry and mint. Complexing notes of cedar spice, cinnamon and ironstone.

PALATE  Structural yet juicy, this wine is bright and refreshing. Red plum, cherry, bramble fruits lead into the structure and spice of oak and ferrous tannins.

OAK DETAIL Components were matured in French oak barriques for 15-months prior to blending. The final blend saw 20% new oak, with the balance in seasoned barrels. The blend spent some 3-months in tank to integrate and harmonise prior to bottling. 

CELLARING Can be drunk now or cellared for up to 6-8 years.

FOOD PAIRING Crispy skinned pork belly.

ALCOHOL VOLUME 14%
ACIDITY pH 3.65 TA 5.80g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR 1.0g/L

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