Plantagenet Three Lions
The Plantagenet's were the first truly armigerous royal dynasty of England meaning they were entitled to strike and bear various coats of arms. The arms of this noble, later royal, family, "Gules, three lions passant guardant", termed colloquially "the arms of England" were first adopted by King Richard the Lionheart (1189 - 1199), son of King Henry ll of England (1154 - 1189), son of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou (1113/17 - 1151).
These Three Lions signified royalty, history, power and a code of conduct that was instantly recognized wherever they were displayed.
So too with this range of wines. They are from the oldest established winery in the Great Southern - they are wines with power and provenance. The Three Lion coat of arms of Plantagenet Wines is a recognized symbol of quality and prestige.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 4%
pH: 3.42
Acid (g/L): 6.5
Sugar (g/L): 0.8
Maturation: French oak for 9 months.
Fragrant and brambly berry fruit aromas are complimented by hints of clove, cedar and sage. On the palate, bold dark fruits such as cassis and cherry stand tall before giving way to firm but silky tannins and generous hints of mocha.
Food Matching
Homestyle Lamb Burger with gruyere cheese.
Vintage Notes
Winter conditions were moderate with above average spring rainfall increased soil moisture providing strong even vine growth. Moderate conditions in spring were conducive for fruit set producing even bunch development. Summer conditions were dry with a heat spike in January, which accelerated vine phenology. The subsequent conditions were dominated by High-pressure systems. Bright warm days, cooling afternoon sea breezes and cool diurnal night temperature prevailed. The warm days, combined with the cool evenings, enhanced phenolic flavour development and maintained natural acid levels. Due to this, white varieties displayed intense flavour and delicate aromatics.
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