Morgenster Estate 2005

GRAPE VARIETIES

Merlot
Cabernet franc
Cabernet Sauvignon


WINE ANALYSIS

Alc / Vol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.8g/l
pH: 3.68
Residual sugar: 2.6g/l
Extract: 38.0g/l


FOOD MATCHES

Matches abound! Try rich risottos, rare roast meats, a simple pasta with Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil and fresh herbs, crispy duck or crusted tuna

COLOUR

Dense purple with great depth and concentration

NOSE

Terrific intensity and purity highlight a gorgeous perfume of sweet black cherries, roast herbs, meat juices, kirsch, blackberries, spice ... ... as the wine evolves the aromas come in waves

PALATE

If pressed for one word descriptor, opulant would be the word for the 2004 Flagship of the Morgenster Estate. It's full bodied with more structure, tannin and delineation than the top vintages 2003 and 2001. It will be at it's finest in 4 - 7 years and at least 20 years beyond

Awards

Platter Guide 2007: 4½ stars
Wine Magazine April 2008: 4; Editor's Choice, Smart Investment
Decanter Magazine Awards May 2008: Gold Award