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Chapman Grove 'Lone Quince' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016
Grape Type Pronunciation: "cab-er-nay" blend
Primary flavours
Blackberry
Dried Red Plum
Mulberry
Charcoal
Cinnamon
Leather
Mint
Details
Margaret River is well-known for making long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon, and here's a great example at a great price! This is a blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Merlot and is showing hints of developed fruit characters, like dried plum and mulberry. It also has a lovely balance of tannins, making it ideal to drink now and over the next year or so.

Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Medoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France leads the way here, with Bordeaux the big one. Also California, South Australia, central and northern Italy, plus Argentina. Key Facts: Found in almost all wine-producing countries of the world, Cab Sav is traditionally full-bodied, loaded with plenty of dark fruit (think blueberry and blackberry) and backed up by a zing of herbal/grassy kind of flavours. It’s also known for its strong backbone of tannin – that furry, drying sensation you sometimes get with red wines. Cabernet has plenty of it but is still a smooth talker regardless. In these blends, Cabernet takes the lead but is ably assisted by some or all of grapes like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and friends. Cab makes friends easily... splash this around, and you will too. Fun Fact: Though never made into a Marvel movie, Cabernet blended with Merlot or Sangiovese in the Tuscany region of Italy, is called a "Super Tuscan".
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, no fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Margaret River
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Blend
Wine Maker
Chapman Grove
Alcohol
13.8%
Vintage
2016
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Single Vineyard
State
WA
Pairing guide
The coming together of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is a winning combo that has been delighting red wine fans for centuries, and this bottle from Chapman Grove definitely knows how to tantalise the taste buds. It’s a wine that calls out to be paired with robust and deeply savoury flavours - fattier steaks with a punchy sauce, pan-roasted duck breast with walnuts and beans, or glazed and roasted root vegetables with lentils, beans or nutty grains. Garlicky vegetables, cheesy potato dishes and wild mushrooms will also be excellent, and it’s fabulous with hugely flavourful stews of slow-cooked red meat and a red wine gravy.
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Food
Veal
Grilled Meat
Lamb
Tastes
Bitter
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Relaxed
Seasons
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Margaret River, Australia
Located in the southwestern corner of Western Australia, the Margaret River wine region is a magical land of luscious wines and stunning landscapes. The region is known for producing top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other varieties that will make your taste buds dance with delight. It's well known for that staple of the Aussie wine scene, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends - aka Sem Sav! The Mediterranean climate and unique terroir of the region give the wines a one-of-a-kind character that will have you coming back for more. So why not grab a bottle (or two) from Margaret River and let the fun begin!
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