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Selection 23

2004 Victoria Cabernet Merlot

The Zilzie Selection 23 is a captivating red wine from the esteemed Victoria region, showcasing a delightful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. This vintage, hailing from 2004, presents a wonderfully full-bodied experience, gracefully balanced with medium acidity that adds to its overall structure. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering an inviting array of dark fruit flavors, complemented by subtle notes of spice and oak. Tannins are notable yet refined, providing a smooth mouthfeel that enhances the wine's delightful complexity. As a dry wine, it elegantly showcases its character, making it a fantastic choice for both casual gatherings and more formal occasions alike.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Australia
Australia

The Land Down Under is famous for taking well-known European grapes and giving them a new personality. From bold, jammy Shiraz to creamy oak-tinged Chardonnay, herbaceous Sémillon to distinctively citrusy Riesling, when it comes to quality, Australian wine can be breathtaking. This is thanks to its variety of climates and terroirs. Australia is roughly the same size as the continental United States, with temperatures ranging from searingly hot to moderately cool. The best regions have warm days and cool nights, tempered by breezes from the Southern and Indian Oceans.

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