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This wine is from a tiny wine region halfway between the Margaret River and Great Southern regions of Western Australia. This blend offers notes of currant and dried tobacco, with undertones of cherry, baking spices and dried violet. The palate harmonizes power and elegance with fine savory tannins, bright acidity, tangy fruit and a long spicy finish. Several years in bottle have made this highly drinkable now but capable of aging until 2027.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
Quite remote and unequalled in beauty, the wine regions of Westerm Australia promise endless physical and climatic diversity. From the coolest, seaside vineyards to the hottest inland zones, Western Australia is the source of some of the country’s most sought after wines.