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NOTES
The Hunter Valley produces some of the most regionally unique styles of wine in the world. Every variety grown has its own unique set of characters and structure that are affected significantly by the climate they enjoy, the soil they are produced from and the winemaking style I prefer. The quality of Margan is controlled from the vineyard right through to the consumer.
All of the wines are produced from Margan’s old vine, low yielding vineyards. The volcanic soils of the Fordwich Sill that nourish our vines produce excellent quality grapes that achieve optimal ripeness of flavour, colour and tannin. The wines have great texture, structure and richness which are a true expression of the vineyard they come from. Margan produce a richer, softer Hunter style of wine.
TASTING NOTES
The dusty richness of the Mourvedré coupled with the spicy savoury characters of the Shiraz provides a wine of full bodied intensity. The subtle use of oak allows for the integration of soft vanillin characters into the wine. The tannins in this wine balance out the richness of the middle palate creating a wine that is full and savoury.
REVIEWS
Great colour; the only such blend in the Hunter Valley of which I am aware, slightly surprising given the suitability of the climate; a lovely wine, the two components seamlessly woven in synergistic support. Screwcap.
14% alc. Rating 95 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
This wine follows in the footsteps of the excellent 2005 blend, one which is the only such in the Hunter Valley. It is a lovely wine, the two components seamlessly woven in synergistic support, even if the rich black fruits of the Shiraz are dominant; Mourvedré adds to both the aroma and the tannin structure .James Halliday, The Sunday Telegraph – No.1 in James Halliday’s Top 100 NSW Wines, September 2009
It seems light for the vintage, but none the worse for that. It’s medium-bodied with cherry, red berries, spice and the fragrance of potpourri. It’s quite tannic, and perhaps a touch rustic, but has enough fresh, raspberried fruit flavour to keep its sense of immediate appeal intact. Smooth, creamy oak. 91 Points, Gary Walsh & Campbell Mattinson, the Big Red Wine Book 2009/2010
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