2012 CRAWFORD RIVER CABERNET MERLOT - EASY LOVER

Henty-based Crawford River is the source of one of Australia’s best Rieslings. The estate has long produced a blend of Cabernet Sauvigon and Merlot. To some extent, it lives in the shadow of the exceptional Crawford River Riesling.

The 2012 Crawford River Cabernet Merlot, is a good, but not compelling wine. As one would expect given its cool climate origin, the wine is well composed, graceful and elegant. Although there are notes of pine resin and dusty herbs, the wine is by no means under-ripe.

All in all, this is a very sound wine; polite and easy to drink. It that sense, it serves its purpose. Those looking for an easy-going lunching Cabernet to enjoy with a Sunday roast could do a lot worse.

2012 CRAWFORD RIVER CABERNET MERLOT
Producer: Crawford River
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Region: Henty, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 27 November 2016

Tasting Note:
Bright garnet. Lifted nose of dusty herbs, blackcurrant and resin. Dry, medium bodied, very soft and supple, easy. Red fruits up-front, pencil shavings and pine resin. Gentle and polite. Ready to go.
Score: 15.5/20