Saracen Estates

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  Cabernet Merlot 2006 view recipe
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Cabernet Merlot 2006

Bright crimson red colour. The aroma is spicy with a little sour cherry and red currant nuance. The palate is tight and restrained with a slightly angular mouth feel.

Score:84/100

Saracen Estates

Chardonnay 2006 ($30)

A wine that shows the ongoing maturity and development of this vineyard. This is a very smart Chardonnay displaying complexity and interest on the palate after a beautiful opening on the nose. Grapefruit and citrus aromas with a little mealy edge. Flavours are beautifully presented on a tight crisp and long palate. Excellent wine.

Score:91/100

Saracen Estates

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  Chardonnay 2007 view recipe
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Chardonnay 2007

From the first sniff you get the impression of a classy wine of some sophistication. Mealy cashew and gentle lurking grapefruit reveal themselves in a subtle opening. The rich and texturally pleasing plate offers layers of complexity. Rich and creamy with some restraint on the finish.

Score:90/100

Saracen Estates

Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($23)

Crunchy lively Sav Blanc showing all the fresh youthfulness and appealing tropical melon fruits you expect. Some tighter gooseberry and citrus characters add to an appealing refined palate.

Score:89/100

Saracen Estates

Shiraz 2005 ($30)

Medium weight Shiraz with a blend of savoury slightly spicy ripe plum flavours merged neatly with lightly weighted oak. Fine tannins and a seamless controlled palate.

Score:86/100