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What is the typical profile of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape?

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  • Black grape
  • Thick skinned
  • Moderate to Warm climate
  • Black Fruit and Herbaceous Aromas
  • High Tannins
  • High Acid
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What are the typical characteristics of a single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon wine?

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  • Deeply Coloured
  • Dry
  • High Acid
  • High Tannins
  • Med/Full-bodied
  • Pronounced Black Fruit flavours (black cherry, black currant)
  • Herbal (mint)
  • Herbaceous (green bell pepper, capsicum)
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What is the typical profile of a Merlot grape?

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  • Black Grape
  • Moderate to Warm climate
  • Dry
  • Medium Acid
  • Medium Tannins
  • Red or Black fruits (depends on grape ripeness)
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What are the characteristics of a Merlot wine with just-ripe grapes?

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Just-ripe Merlot:

  • Light-Medium Bodied
  • Red fruits (Strawberry, red plum)
  • Herbaceous (Green bell pepper, capsicum)
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What are the characteristics of a Merlot Wine with Ripe grapes?

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Ripe Merlot:

  • Medium-Full Body
  • Cooked Black Fruit (blackberry, black plum)
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