Forester Estate Cabernet Merlot

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Varietal: Cabernet Merlot
Current Vintage: 2010*
Size: 750mL

Always regarded as one of Margaret River's favourite wineries due to the inherant quality that seems to marry beautifully with their value-for-money philosophy. Their Cabernet Merlot continues to win wide acclaim due to its dark purple colour and its lifted aromas of raspberries and Black Forest cake. Rich berry flavours are well balanced by a tight tannin structure typical of quality Margaret River Cabernets. The other great bonus is the ability of this great Cab blend to morph into a true cellar star.

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$191.65 per case of 12
$16.99 per bottle

A more complex blend than the front label would suggest: a 48/41/6/5% blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec and petit verdot, matured for 18 months in French barriques (15% new). Has retained good colour, and has exemplary balance to its redcurrant and blackcurrant fruit, tannins and oak; the length and mouthfeel are also very good. Great value.
Vintage: 2010 Score: 95 points
James Halliday
Source: winecompanion.com.au

Super vintage in Margaret River and this is a great value-for-money wine with a bit of class. Such a beatuifully seductive aroma of cedar and reb berry. It's a medium to full-bodied cabernet blend with an effortless easy grace that carries the beautiful palate to a very long finish. Supple sweet fruit supported by a fine thread of tannin and oak. Exceptional wine.
Vintage: 2009 Score: 94 points
Ray Jordan
Source: The West Australian

Dark purple in colour, lifted aromas of raspberries and Black Forest cake; balanced by a tight tannin. Quality Margaret River red.
Vintage: 2009 Score: 93 points
Dan Murphy's Wine Panel

Pepper, gum leaf, bay leaf, redcurrant and blackcurrant. Some meatiness. Has firm slightly astringent tannin, a slightly stewed flavour profile, but does have a good volume of flavour for its weight. And a good finish. Drinks pretty well. Priced fairly.
Vintage: 2008 Score: 89 points
Gary Walsh
Source: winefront.com.au

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Varietal	Cabernet Merlot
Brand Name	Forester Estate
Liquor Style	Dry Red
Size	750mL
Current Vintage	2010*
Vintage Note	* Vintages may vary from store to store and when delivered. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.
Country	Australia
State	Western Australia
Region	Margaret River
Winemaker	Kevin McKay and Todd Payne
Closure	Screw Cap
Standard Drinks	8 (2010)
Alcohol By Volume	13.5% (2010)
Website	www.foresterestate.com.au
Product Code	DM_908018