Rob Dolan True Colours Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2017 [Trophy]

Trophy Best Dry Red Blend - Melbourne International Wine Competition 2019. The red wine for everyone. A perfect blend of cabernet sauvignon (65%), shiraz (25%) and merlot (10%) makes this red wine balanced and smooth, deliciously easy to drink and impossible not to like. Pair with spaghetti and meatballs, baked pasta dishes such as lasagne and similar veggie bakes, bean dishes with smoked ham or chorizo, pepperoni pizza. WINE NOTES Colour: deep crimson Aroma: cassis, black plum, mulberry, cedar, spice Palate: dark berries, black olive, dried herb, fine silky tannins Cellar: up to 10 years VITICULTURE Region: Yarra Valley Vineyard: Melba Valley Vineyard, Dixons Creek / Mandala, Dixons Creek / Killara Views, Gruyere / Yarraland, Chirnside Park / Michaels, Wandin East / Henley, Yarra Glen Harvest: mid-late March 2017 Method: hand + machine picked WINEMAKING Process: vinified separately – all destemmed, crushed + cold soaked for 2 days prior to fermentation Fermentation: combination of static fermenters and open pots, pumped over twice daily. maturation using new (average 30%) French oak for 18 months Alcohol: 13.5% Winemakers: Rob Dolan + Mark Nikolich.