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1998 Annie's Lane Cabernet Merlot

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$13. 99
Bottle
$167.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork

An excellent Annie's Lane and a return to form of the 1996 vintage after a disappointing 1997 vintage. As a result of the excellent vintage conditions in 1998 the fruit for this wine was picked at its optimal level of ripeness which has in turn resulted in a wine with a wonderful depth of flavour. The wine was matured in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak for 12 months. The Cabernet Sauvignon for this blend was sourced from the Annie's Lane vineyard in Polish Hill as well as selected Clare Valley growers, while the merlot component came from the Quelltaler vineyard adjacent to the winery. Opaque crimson mauve colour. Delightful violets, blackcurrant and spice aromas - a great sniff. Mouthfilling liquorice, blackcurrant and spice flavours. Excellent length, fine grained tannins and perfect balance, followed by a long blackcurrant, spice, liquorice and mixed berry aftertaste. Cellar 5-8 years.