Romance SERIES | Artisan Wine
2005 Marquee Secret
COLOR

Velvet red

PALATE

Rich and ripe with a sappy sweetness with a touch of mint that rolls on the mid-palate that is soft in structure. Add hints of smoky French oak for elegance and structure for a lingering finish.

BOUQUET

Rich plum fruits with spicy cassis and blackberries mixed with enticing earth and smoky oak notes

FOOD PAIRINGS

Smoked BBQ Ribs, Pork Roast, and Veal or Chicken Marsala

WINE DETAILS

13.9% Alcohol
3.63 pH
4.7 g/l Residual Sugar

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WINE NOTES

Exclusively from the Conte Vineyards in Shepparton, Central Victoria, rich Merlot was combined with juicy Shiraz and hearty Cab. to showcase a smoky essence! Hand picked and processed at Silver Wings the wines were aged in small French & American oak for twelve months. Rich & toasty, each taste is unique!

AWARDS

· 97 Points-JustWinePoints-May 2007
· 93 Points Gold Medal-Beverage Tasting Institute- May 2007
· 88 Points-International Wine Cellar (Stephen Tanzer)-January 2007
· 87 Points-Wine Spectator-December 2006