Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2001

The color is intense plum with hints of garnet and purple tinges. The nose has a complex array of ripe fruit aromas combined with sweet and spicy oak highlights. Hints of stewed plum, sweet spices and cedar with faint charred oak and coffee bean characters. There is good palate weight and structure. Earthy ripe plums with light cedar and char with lingering subtle tannins complement the oak/ fruit balance. A balanced, well-rounded palate with good palate weight and soft lingering tannins. The generous fruit of this wine makes it a match for most medium to full flavored dishes for example rich pasta sauces, casseroles, stews as well as simply prepared red meat and cheese.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 62% and Shiraz 38%