Nose
Lifted notes of blackcurrant, dark chocolate and leather are the primary aromas that are immediately recognizable. To finish off, what is an attractive nose, there are background nuances of cigar box and earthy characters.
Palate
Running from the front to the back of the palate, black cherries intermingled with raspberries are the fruit flavours that stand out from the mainly red fruit characters of the mid palate. Finish has good length and is that of dark berries and charry oak. Tannins around the palate are fine and dusty and will soften with more bottle age.
Growing Conditions
The expectations of the 2007 vintage from Margaret River, for red wine quality in particular, are very high and the Mallee Root will not disappoint.
Winemaking
This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (18%) and Malbec (14%) grown from the Victory Point vineyard. The combination of these varieties gives a full flavoured wine with light tannins.
Appearance
Brilliant, deep brick red in colour with purple hues around the rims edge.
