2005 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Margaret River
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Very leafy and youthful still but a bit severe. Seems like a caricature of Western Australia's cool, fresh style of Cabernet. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Blended of 79% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot and spending 24 months in French Oak, 50% new and 50% two year, the 2005 Cabernet Merlot is a winner. Deep garnet colored, its aromas have subtly evolved into notes of warm blackberry, black olive, smoked game and a touch of soy sauce. Medium to full bodied, the palate is elegant and still quite youthful with high acidity and a medium to firm level of very finely grained tannins. The finish is very long. Drink it now to 2020+. Polished, complex and impeccably made, Voyager Estate's range of current releases is to be commended. Voyager does not currently have a USA importer.