Brown Brothers Patricia Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Cabernet Sauvignon
from Victoria, Australia
winemaker's notes:
The Patricia line from Brown Brothers is a tribute to Patricia Brown, beloved matriarch of the Brown family and mother of John, Peter and Ross Brown, all of whom are actively involved in the winery today. Patricia's professional and personal contributions to the company throughout the years, together with her love of family, have helped make this family business the success it is today.
Production Area
Victoria, Australia
Grape Varieties
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Shiraz, 1% Mondeuse
Vinification
Following malolactic fermentation, different parcels of the wine spend varying time in new oak; between 12 and 15 months. A range of oak types are used, with 84% in French oak barriques, 13.5% in American oak barriques and puncheons and 2.5% in Russian oak barriques. The wine is bottled with an alcohol of 14.3%, a pH of 3.55 and an acid level of 6.5 gr/l
Color
Deep ruby red
Bouquet
Aromas of red summer berries and cassis
Taste
Intense, ripe Cabernet flavors of mulberry and blueberry, combined with nuances of oak and firm but fine tannins
Serving Suggestions
Outstanding with grilled meats, beef or venison in a rich red wine reduction sauce and aged cheddar or parmesan cheese served with walnut bread
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