FDR1A Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz 2015 is a blend of 66% Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Eden Valley Shiraz, matured for 15 months in French oak (24% new barriques and hogsheads, the rest older). It shows a alcohol level of 13.5%, total acidity of 6.3 g/L, and pH of 3.54.Aroma: Complex with powdery sandalwood, cedar, and traces of mint; fresh aromatic red fruits; sweet leafy blackcurrant, pine, and French oak influences. Palate: Youthful and elegant with vitality; firm structure and soft tannins; dense and closed with notes of olive, blackberry, soy sauce, peppery spice, and cigar box; underpinned by fresh acidity and chewy tannins. Overall Profile: Medium to full-bodied, powerful with silky tannins; flavors of forest floor, blackberry, dark plum, roasted meats, and herbal notes. It’s long and structured, suitable for drinking now but with potential to cellar for at least a decade or more. Common user descriptors include bold, tannic, dry, and soft, with frequent mentions of black fruit notes like blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum.
