Koppamurra Classic Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage
1997
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750ML
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Very deep crimson color with mauve edges. Very appealing nose, showing good complexity with aromas of vanilla, violets, spice, plum, blackcurrant and confectionery with a touch of marzipan as an end note. The structure is tight, with flavors of earth and truffle, dominant, reflecting the Merlot component. Fine-grained tannins, with good acid finish, followed by an aftertaste of spice, plum and blackcurrant. Cellar 3-5 years.
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Koppamurra was the first winery producing premium table wines in its area, the Naracoorte Ranges north of Coonawarra. But it's not the last. Because of the winery's pioneering efforts, several of Australia's largest wine producers have purchased land parcels for development. Today, all Koppamurra wine is made from grapes grown in the original Joanna vineyard.
The first of Koppamurra's vines were planted in 1973 by John Greenshields. He harvested several grape varieties but sold most of the fruit to nearby Coonawarra wineries in what is now known as Wrattonbully. Until the early 1990s, the Koppamurra property had the only vineyard in the area. In 1991, John formed a partnership with Hamish Ramsay and Rob and Judith Smallacombe to expand the winemaking side of the operation. That's when the Koppamurra brand was created. Currently, there is an active discussion about an appellation name for the area in which Koppamurra has its vineyard. No matter how that is resolved, Koppamurra will always be known as the region's first winery and certainly one of its finest
WIN3956104_1997 Item# 7313