2006 Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz-Cabernet

James Halliday
"91 pts ... Bright and clearly defined cabernet fruit supported by blackberry shiraz and just a hint of mint; quite long and savoury. Drink through 2016."

Wine Advocate
"90 pts ... A glass-coating opaque purple. Its aromatics display wood smoke, pepper, violets, black currant, and blueberry. On the palate it has some complexity, good depth, a bit of structure, and a smooth texture. This medium-long wine will evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now."

Winemaker's Notes
"The wine shows dark fruit characters of blackberry and plums, with a hint of spice and smoky oak aromas. The palate encompasses all of the trademark Langhorne Creek fruit sweetness and soft tannins. Although extremely palatable now, it will mature gracefully with correct cellaring for the next 8-10 years. "

Technical Notes
"The 2006 ‘Bernoota’ is a blend of Shiraz (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), carefully selected from old vines on the Follett family vineyard. The wine was fermented on skins in open static fermenters for 7-10 days, followed by maturation for 20 months in American and French oak barriques. TA 6.8 g/L; pH 3.42; alc. 14.5%"