The 1997 Blue Pyrenees Estate Red is an excellent example of the Estates "assemblage" philosophy. Selective harvesting of the best parcels of fruit enabled the production of more than 35 different wines, each with distinctive characters, which contribute to the final blend.
Tasting Notes
| Colour: |
Dense ruby red colour. |
| Aroma: |
Ripe berries, light spice, cedar and briar characters evident on the nose. There are also hints of eucalypt mint Pyrenees character. |
| Flavour: |
The palate is dominated by the mouth filling flavours of ripe fruits and shows plenty of acidity, elegant oak and a fine tannin structure. The finish is long and has a balanced grip. The wine was matured for 18 months in a combination of 35% new, 30% one year old, 30% two year old Haut Brion French oak and 5% American oak. The wine is drinking well on release however, has a cellaring potential of at least 10 to 15 years. |
| Technical: |
Alcohol: 13.8% TA: 7.04g/L pH: 3.34 |