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Wine Products » Cabernets :: 1996 Devil's Lair Margaret River Cabernets Magnum
The winery takes it name from the nearby Devil's Lair cave, hidden amongst the hills of Margaret River - an ancient, mysterious place known to have been inhabited as long as 40,000 years ago. Fossil remains of the elusive Tasmanian Devil discovered on the site are believed to be the origin of the cave's name. Hailing from the premium wine growing region of Margaret River, Devil's Lair forms part of the Great Estates that produce wines of the highest quality. This strongly maritime-influenced climate is not dissimilar to Bordeaux in a dry vintage; hence the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot The wines made from the region have gained a well deserved reputation for clarity and delicacy of fruit flavours and elegance in their structure. These characteristics are expressed strongly in our wines, which reflect the singular combination of geology, geography and climate that is unique to the Devil's Lair estate. A cooler than usual vintage resulted in a wine with opulent fruit and subtle fine tannins. Our usual blending trio of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are present with just a slight increase in Cabernet Sauvignon - a decision based on the high quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyard Region Margaret River Vintage Conditions The 1996 vintage was a coolish vintage relative to the preceding vintages of 1994 and 1995. The grapes remained on the vine until the last week of April and so produced the latest vintage to date at Devil's Lair. Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Maturation 18 months in new and 1 year old French barriques. Winemaker Comments: Stuart PymColour Deep crimson red Nose The wine exhibits an aroma of definitive Margaret River Cabernet - chocolate and mint dappled with fine cedary oak. Palate The fruit is sweet and opulent, marrying well with fine tannins Wine Analysis Alc/Vol: 13.5% Acidity: 6.00g/L pH: 3.59 Last Tasted 27 Jul 2000 Peak Drinking 2002 - 2010 Longer still for the Magnum Food Matches Ideally suited to Beef, Lamb |
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