2006 MANGAN

 
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Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot are three varieties that are particularly
well suited to growing in the Margaret River winegrowing region. When
blended together these varieties form a divine trinity creating a unique
wine. The Malbec provides the fruit power and colour, the Petit Verdot
the length and texture and the Merlot the structure. The fruit which made
this wine came from a single vineyard in the Wilyabrup subregion of Margaret
River belonging to Rick Cullen and Bettina Mangan. A wine with great drinkability
and ageing potential.

 
 
     
Tasting notes   Reviews
     

This is a great example,
and possibly the best yet, of a unique blend of red grape varieties
and which is made from fruit grown on the family’s Mangan
Vineyard. In comparison with previous vintages, the contribution
of Merlot (50%) exceeds that of Malbec (14%). The other component
of the blend is Petit Verdot (36%). The low cropping levels of less
than one tonne to the acre in 2006 help account for the great intensity
and depth of this wine, which also benefited from being matured
for nine months in high quality French oak.

Colour: Brilliant and incredibly vibrant
purple rich red
Bouquet: Attractive amalgam of perfumed and rich plum
aromas
Palate: The rich and seductive plum flavours that
fill out the middle plate are well integrated with the camomile
tea characters and wonderfully soft tannins
Cellaring: Up to 15 years
Food: Pork, chicken, duck and lamb
 

 

 
       

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