Cabernet Merlot 2020
Annie's Lane
Cabernet Merlot 2020
Overview
Overview
In the early days of winemaking in the Clare Valley the local community would often help each other during the busy times of the season. After delivering lunches to workers pruning vines in the middle of winter one year, Annie Wayman's horse-drawn cart struck difficulty in negotiating the muddy track back to her cottage. From that day on, the track has been affectionately known as Annie's Lane, and today borders one of our major vineyards in the Clare Valley.
The Annie's Lane Cabernet Merlot is a great example of this traditional red blend. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the structure to this wine while Merlot's fleshy plum fruit fills out the mid-palate.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Clare Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Alex MacKenzie |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Pasta
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Lifted aromas of blackcurrants, spearmint and dried herbs.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Alex MacKenzie - Winemaker
Melbourne born and bred, Alex developed a fond affection for the Clare Valley following regular childhood visits to the picturesque wine region to see his grandparents. Alex discovered his passion for wine when he was sixteen, whilst in the Rhone Valley as an exchange student with a French family. Ignited by his surroundings, Alex went on to study viticulture at The University of Adelaide and has spent vintages in Piedmont, Chianti, and along the Mosel in Germany.