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NOTES
Flametree Wines (est. 2007) is the long-held dream of the Perth-based Towner family, who have been involved in the Margaret River wine region for many years. Their philosophy is to select parcels of the best fruit available to create beautifully crafted wines which capture flavour, structure and depth.
These three elements are represented in the three leaves within the brand’s logo. To produce great wine, all elements must come together under the right condition, which is how the flame tree holds special significance; this spectacular Australian native tree comes into full flower only when all conditions are favourable.
Flametree Wines was catapulted into winemaking folklore after winning Australia's most prestigious wine award the Jimmy Watson Trophy with its first ever red wine, the 2007 Cabernet Merlot. Proving that this wasn't just good luck the 2008 Cabernet Merlot was again a finalist in this year's Jimmy Watson trophy taste off. James Halliday's 2010 Wine Companion ranked Flametree Wines in his Top 10 New and Exciting wineries, giving great reviews across the complete range.
Recent accolades include winning the trophy at the Margaret River Wine Show for the best Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, no mean feat given the quality and quantity of the wines entered. Highly respected Margaret River winemaker Cliff Royle was appointed as Chief Winemaker and General Manager in August 2009. He comes to Flametree after twelve years as Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate.
TASTING NOTES
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot; deep rich ruby with a vibrant hue. Ripe dense fruit characters of blackcurrant and stewed plums. Silky and seamless palate with concentration and chocolatey complexity. Long and lingering it closes to lasting impressions fine oak and powerful fruit.
REVIEWS
Very good colour; serious medium- to full-bodied wine with excellent focus and balance; long cassis and blackcurrant fruit, the tannins persistent but very fine, the French oak perfectly integrated and balanced. Multi trophy winner WA Wine Show ’08; Jimmy Watson Trophy ’08; Trophy Best Cabernet Blend Margaret River Wine Show ’08. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 96, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010 (2007 Vintage, 2008 review not yet released)
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