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During the 1990s, Alkoomi introduced three super-premium wines using small parcels of the best quality grapes from the extensive vineyard. The wines are matured in selected French oak which gently enhances the wine flavours to produce styles of wine that cellar well but can be enjoyed when young. Each of these wines takes its name from one of the magnificent eucalypt (gum) trees that are present on the property.
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BlackbuttThis premium red wine is made by blending small quantities of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot produced in each vintage; excellent cellaring potential. Winemaker's CommentsCurrent Release Blackbutt 2005 Click on this link for the tasting note» Click on this link for the Robert Parker review» Blackbutt 2004 Click on this link for the tasting note» Blackbutt 2002: Cool Summer temperatures and dry conditions led to a very good vintage. The 2002 Blackbutt is a wine a of great intensity made from Cabernet sauvignon (80%), Malbec (15%) and Cabernet franc (5%) it continues the tradition, started in the mid 1990's, of a rich, full bodied style with great aging potential. Blackbutt 2001: An ideal vintage in the Frankland Region has produced wines with intensity and distinctive regional expression. The 2001 Blackbutt ranks as one of the best we have produced, predominatly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with small parcles of Malbec and Merlot. Deep vibrant black red in colour, the wine displays rich concentrated aromas of red currants, cassis and vanillin mocha notes. The palate is powerful and concentrated with black currant, chocolate and an undertone of red berries. Balanced supple tannins combine with spicy French oak. The wine finishes with fruit intensity and depth of flavour, a wine that is structured to last well into the next decade. Drink now - 2016 59% Cabernet Sauvignon – 31% Cabernet Franc – 10% Malbec Blackbutt 2000: The 2000 vintage produced red wines with intense fruit flavour, balance and finesse. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from our oldest vines have been blended and given extended maturation in new French oak casks. Complex flavours of black cherry, blackcurrant and toasty cedary oak are balanced by soft structured tannins, assuring a long cellaring life. 45% Malbec – 41% Cabernet Sauvignon – 10% - Cabernet Franc – 4% Merlot Blackbutt 1999 - 70% Cabernet Sauvignon – 20% Malbec – 7% Merlot – 3% Cabernet Franc Blackbutt 1998 - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon – 15% Malbec – 15% Cabernet Franc – 10% Merlot Blackbutt 1997 - 43% Merlot – 38% Cabernet – 19% Malbec Blackbutt 1996: Complex aromas of rich dried plum, cherry and blackcurrant aromas with an undercurrent of cedary oak. The palate displays wonderfully rich and flavoursome fruit that is balanced by soft tannins and a persistence and long finish. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon – 17% Merlot – 8% Malbec – 5% Cabernet Franc Blackbutt 1995: Intense, but tightly concentrated mulberry and cherry aromas backed by subtle oak. Rich and concentrated the palate has powerful plum, damson and mulberry flavours that fill out the whole of the middle palate, the fruit complements the soft tannins and demonstrates complexity and plenty of length. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon - 20% Malbec - 10% Merlot Blackbutt 1994: Rich blackberry and mulberry aromas, with notes of vanillin oak. Complex and beautifully integrated. The palate displays rich fruits, cherry kernel, blackberry and mulberry fruit. Soft tannins that are in harmonious integration with the fruit. Long and very flavoursome finish. 52% Malbec - 29% Cabernet Sauvignon - 19% Merlot
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Jarrah ShirazJarrah Shiraz is produced from selected parcles of our old vine Shiraz block and is matured in French oak; classic cool climate Shiraz with excellent cellaring potential. Winemaker's CommentsCurrent Release: Jarrah 2005 Click on this link for the tasting note» Click on this link for the Robert Parker review» Jarrah 2003: Click on this link for the tasting note» Jarrah 2002: Click on this link for the tasting note Jarrah 2001: A dry winter and cool spring, together with early summer rains, led to an excellent vintage that has been rated as one of the regions best. Our old Shiraz block produced naturally low yields ideal for Jarrah shiraz and has resulted in a wine displaying complexity and finesse. Ripe dark fruits integrate with vanillin, coffee oak notes. On the palate the wine emerges with ripe sweet dark berry fruits that are entwined in soft tannins and smoky oak. There is great intensityand persistance of finish. Drink now - 2010 Jarrah 2000: A block of Shiraz vines, now over 30 years old, consistently produces intense and elegantly structured wines with the ability to age for many years. Traditional fermentation in open vats and maturation in new French oak casks for 18 months provide additional complexity and finesse rarely found in Australian Shiraz. The very cool 2000 vintage has produced an elegant and tightly structured wine with flavours of wild raspberry, cherry and plum, complemented by spicy oak. |
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WandooAlkoomi’s premier white wine is made solely from small batches of the very best Semillon produced each year. This richly flavoured wine provides great drinking when young but will develop very well in the bottle. Winemaker's CommentsCurrent Release Wandoo 2004 Click on this link for the tasting note Wandoo 2002 Click on this link for the tasting note Click on this link for reviews of Alkoomi Wandoo Wandoo 2001: Pale yellow in colour displaying delicate aromas of lemon, mineral, chalk and subtle integrated oak. The palate is fine and complex with lemon and mineral flavours, finishing long and dry. Cellaring potential for at least five years. Wandoo 2000: The 2000 vintage was very cool with below average daily temperatures providing an extended ripening period and wines with delicate yet intense flavours. The fruit for Wandoo each year come off our oldest block of Semillon. A subtle blend of honeysuckle and creamy oak aromas with a hint flint and chalk notes. The palate displays stone fruit and lemon citrus flavours with an undercurrent of honeysuckle and toastiness. The wine is shows integration with a long and persistent finish. This wine has the ability to age gracefully for many years. Wandoo 1999: Each year, a small plot of mature Semillon vines produces exceptional fruit with intense aromas and mouth-filling flavours. The outstanding 1999 vintage along with sophisticated winemaking techniques, including partial fermentation in new French oak casks and aging on lees, have produced a wine of great complexity, length and elegance. Aromas of guava, lemon, pear and spice lead to a rich powerful palate with a fine acid backbone and supportive oak. Attractive in its youth because of its delicacy and freshness, this wine will continue to develop more richness and depth with up to five years cellaring. |
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