WINE STYLE:
Full Bodied Red.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%.
GROWING REGION:
Padthaway, South Australia.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
ALC 14.3%
pH 3.29
TA 6.4g/L
OAK TREATMENT:
Matured in new and one year old French oak hogs heads for 18 months.
VITICULTURAL CLIMATE:
Mediterranean.
SOIL:
Terra Rossa.
APPEARANCE:
Brick red with a slight purple hue.
NOSE:
Quite an intense bouquet, violet blueberry spice dominates and is enhanced with sweet vanillin oak which not only supports the fruit but also adds complexity.
PALATE:
The palate is concentrated rich and has great length, with the flavours lingering. The palate structure is a real feature of the 2002 Myra. Well balanced with good acidity and fine grain long tannins.
WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS:
Myra Brown (Nee Clasohm), 1908-1985, was the granddaughter of one of the foundation settlers of South Australia. Originally from Hahndorf, her family settled at South Kilkerran, York Peninsula where Myra's life was fulfilled. It is recognized that the pioneers of this generation laid the foundation for the success and quality of life that Australia so uniquely possesses. Myra's decendents take great pleasure in naming this consistent medal winning family reserve style in her honour and in recognition for the contribution made by her generation.
CELLARING:
The 2002 Myra is drinking well now, but will benefit from cellaring.
SERVE:
Room Temperature 18°C+