COTD: 12 x Baldivis Estate Cheer Packs RRP$186. 12 x 750ml for just $39.95! Export Quality!+P&H

12 x Baldivis Estate Cheer Packs

RRP$186. 12 x 750ml for just $39.95! Export Quality!

Available in three varieties, make your selection using the dropdown menu at checkout!

Normally retailing at $15.50 per 750ml pack, available today for under $3.40 a pack incredible savings on a top notch export quality drop. Available in three different varieties - these wines are packed in a revolutionary packaging - that tastes just as great as a traditional bottle, is resealable while being safer and more convenient for outdoor parties, picnics and more! Available options:

• 12 x 750ml 2003 Shiraz
• 12 x 750ml 2004 Merlot
• 12 x 750ml 2005 Chardonnay

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS

Shiraz

Aroma's of dark berry and spicy notes are complemented on the palate where the spice takes charge and jammy fruit undertones ooze through. The wine is well balanced by the choc mocha flavours from the American oak barriques and has great length and a well rounded finish.

Merlot

The key ingredients of the Baldivis Estate Merlot are its fullness and richness of flavour, combined with a satin-smooth finish. Fruit dominates this Merlot with mulberry and blackberry flavours evident, underpinned by hints of choc mocha oak.

Chardonnay

The 2005 Baldivis Estate Chardonnay is fruit-filled with lovely fresh melon and nutty flavours and just a hint of creaminess from the constant lees stirring. The wine has great depth and well-integrated French oak characters.

VITICULTURE

Shiraz

Grapes were sourced predominantly from the Great Southern (61%) and Margaret River (14%) regions of Western Australia with smaller parcels from the Blackwood valley, Geographe, Greater Perth and Manjimup regions completing the blend.

Merlot

Fruit was sourced from premium WA regions including the Great Southern, Margaret River and Pemberton.

Chardonnay

The mild Western Australia summer in 2005 meant fruit took time to reach full ripeness and developed refined and complex flavour structures. The Chardonnay was sourced from premium regions of Western Australia including the Great Southern and Margaret River areas.

VINIFICATION

Shiraz

The 2003 vintage was an excellent year for reds with a warm summer allowing the fruit to ripen and produce wines of full flavour intensity. Grapes were fermented on skins for seven days prior to being pressed. The wine was allowed to mature in a mixture of American oak for 14 months resulting in the wine's good length, complexity and integrated palate.

Merlot

Grapes were fermented on skins for seven days prior to being pressed. The wine was allowed to maturate in a mixture of American and French oak for 12 months resulting in the wines good length, complexity and integrated palate.

Chardonnay

All parcels of fruit where individually crushed and cold settled. 10% of the juice was fermented in French oak with the remainder fermented between 12-14C in stainless steel fermenters. All parcels where fermented using aromatic and neutral yeast strains and lees stirred every two weeks.

Wine Data:

2003 Shiraz

• Variety: Shiraz
• Vintage: April 2003
• Food match: Hearty, flavourful foods pair well; black bean chilli or lamb marinated with garlic, rosemary and olive oil and grilled medium rare are excellent choices.
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Acidity: 3.34
• TA: 6.6g/L
• Region: Western Australia
• Wine Maker: Ben Roodhouse

2004 Merlot

• Variety: Merlot
• Vintage: April 2004
• Food match: Tomato based pastas or barbequed meat dishes.
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Acidity: 3.46
• TA: 5.6g/L
• Region: Western Australia
• Wine Maker: Ben Roodhouse

2005 Chardonnay

• Variety: Chardonnay
• Vintage: March 2005
• Food match: Seafood, chicken and salad dishes
• Alcohol: 14.0%
• Acidity: 3.29
• TA: 6.8g/L
• Region: Western Australia
• Wine Maker: Ben Roodhous