{"product_id":"e-t-2021-redbrook-estate-cabernet-merlot","title":"2021 Redbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love this wine \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2021 vintage in Margaret River has produced a Redbrook wine with beautiful fragrances of rose petal, fresh blackberry, blood plums and bay. Refined notes of savoury spice and cedar adds lovely interest and complexity. The cooler 2021 vintage resulted in more Cabernet Sauvignon being utilized in the blend compared to the 2020 which ensured the wine has great drive and persistence of flavour whilst retaining the effortless and seamless nature on the palate expected from Redbrook.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSenior Winemaker Matt Bryne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant purple-red with bright red hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma \u0026amp; palate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Margaret River has produced a Redbrook wine with beautiful fragrances of rose petal, fresh blackberry, blood plums and bay. Refined notes of savoury spice and cedar adds lovely interest and complexity. The cooler 2021 vintage resulted in more Cabernet Sauvignon being utilized in the blend compared to the 2020 which ensured the wine has great drive and persistence of flavour whilst retaining the effortless and seamless nature on the palate expected from Redbrook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill show youthful, perfumed notes with fresh fruit flavours upon release. For those after additional complexity and softness, five or more years of bottle age is suggested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Margaret River vintage was moderate and mild which has produced perfumed, full flavoured and elegantly structured Cabernet-based wines – something that Margaret River, and Redbrook is renowned for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early and mid part of the growing season up to and including November 2020 was mild with plenty of rainfall which set up the vines well for the comng ripening months. The start of the new year saw much needed dry and mild weather which facilitated ripening before early February saw some additional rainfall which slowed things and dialed up the potential for disease as the fruit started to accumulate sugar and flavour. Our vineyards had ideal canopies and crop loads coming into ripening from the work done during the growing season so faired brilliantly in these potentially challenging conditions. Dry, mild weather then followed which saw Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Merlot achieve full flavour with plush tannins and perfumed aromatics – all hallmarks of the 2021 vintage. A tropical rainfall event in mid-April was the line-in-the-sand for vintage to come to a close. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot parcels were all picked in April to make the most of the dry, mild ripening period following the February rain event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three varieties were harvested during the coolest part of the very early morning to achieve \u0026lt;10C fruit temperature so they could be cold soaked on skins for ~5 days prior to fermentation. The selectively harvested fruit was destemmed with any additional MOG (Material Other than Grapes) such as leaves being removed before the berries were transferred to small stainless steel static fermenters.  The Cabernet Sauvignon underwent partial wild fermentation before a select yeast culture was added at a low rate to finish fermentation which lasted 10 days. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc also underwent partial wild fermentation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage saw all three varieties pressed off skins just prior to dryness to achieve the desired structure and end blend style. The Franc and Merlot were matured separately in seasoned French oak puncheons (500L) with the Cabernet Sauvignon spending 12 months maturing in French oak hogsheads (300L) of which only ~10% were new (the balance 1-3yr French oak hogsheads). All batches were racked ~twice over the 12 month period and topped monthly to preserve freshness and fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Redbrook was blended earlier than the previous vintage before being bottled without filtration before further maturation in bottle prior to release. Our 2021 wine sees a higher than typical proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evarieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 83%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc 3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eanalysis\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA (Acidity): 6.28 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosemary-infused lamb shank casserole with soft polenta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSydney Royal Wine Show 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"trophy\" title=\"Sydney Royal Wine Show 2024\"] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Sydney Royal Wine Show 2024\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Cabernet Dominant Blend Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNational Wine Show of Australia 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[badge rating=\"trophy\" title=\"Margaret River Wine Show 2022\"] [badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCabernet Blends Trophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"Sydney Royal Wine Show 2024\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Show of Western Australia 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Margaret River Wine Show 2023\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMargaret River Wine Show 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMargaret River Wine Show 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerth Royal Wine\u003cspan\u003e Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Adelaide Wine Show 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Queensland Wine Awards 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Hobart Wine Show 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"silver\" title=\"Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalliday Wine Companion 2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant dark garnet-purple hue with atypical aromas and flavours so expect blackberries, mulberries and cassis dressed up with baking spices, fresh herbs and cedary oak. Lots of primary fruit across the fuller-bodied palate, no surprise given its youth with refreshing acidity and plentiful tannins...   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"92\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion 2025\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evans \u0026 Tate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41764935434310,"sku":"0504CAM21D67","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/ET_RB_Estate_CabMerlot-3_04a0505a-0373-4970-bd51-a5b8b30d2c3c.jpg?v=1717051989","url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/products\/e-t-2021-redbrook-estate-cabernet-merlot","provider":"Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}