Since the Margaret River region is now recognised as Australia’s best for producing high-end Cabernet Merlot, it goes without saying that there are some very fine examples of this classic Bordeaux blend to be found in the area. Added to this, the vineyards of the Willyabrup sub-region are arguably the best on the cape for the style. The Fire Gully property is set in the heart of Willyabrup, adjacent to Moss Wood, long-recognised as one the region’s best cabernet producers. The vines that produce the Fire Gully CSM are now 18 years and are producing superb quality fruit.
The resulting wines match it with the best in the region and bear all the hallmarks of a great Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. We use traditional red winemaking techniques to extract the very best from the fruit with open fermentation, closed fermenters and long maceration time to intensify taste, colour and varietal characters. After fermentation the wine is immediately transferred to French oak barriques where it is matured for 12 months.
The Fire Gully Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a quintessential regional CSM - dense red and beautifully perfumed with dark berry fruit and spicy oak aromas. It is drenched in rich, ripe concentrated black cherry and dark plum flavours, which are beautifully integrated with fine, lacy tannins. The wine is powerful yet balanced, has substantial weight and a generous silky texture, a tight structure and good length. This wine is an ideal accompaniment to red meat and full flavoured cheeses. Cellar at 14ºC - 16ºC for four years for optimum drinking. A great Willyabrup CSM from an excellent year.
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WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013 |
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