Classic SERIES | Artisan wine
2004 Classic GSM | Victoria, Australia
COLOR

Vibrant burgundy

PALATE

This medium-bodied wine has flavors of ripe raspberries, dark black cherries,

BOUQUET

Deep raspberry underlies dark cherry fruit and other berries, with fragrant spices complementing mint and herbal aromas.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Steak fajitas, lasagna, Osso Buco, grilled steak, kabobs

WINE DETAILS

14.5% Alcohol

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WINE NOTES

This was a late season with high yields, yet the season produced big red wines with firm tannins. Fermentation occurred on static fermenters on skins for approximately 12 days before being pressed near the completion of fermentation. After fermentation, each varietal was matured separately for seven months, then blended together for maturation in new French oak for two months. The wine was fined and filtered prior to bottling.

AWARDS

· 87 Points - Wine Spectator (Oct. 2005)
· Silver Medal - Florida International Wine Challenge (June 2005)
· Silver Medal - Atlanta International Wine Summit (Sep. 2005)
· 86 Points Silver Medal - Chicago Value Wine Challenge
· Top 50 Wines $10 & Under
· Tasters Guild - Gold Medal
· Silver Medalist - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition (January 2006)