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Stock Status: No Intro: Driftwood Estate is a family-owned, boutique winery, located in the heart of Wilyabrup, Margaret River. The vineyard, draped on picturesque gravelly slopes a stones throw from the indian ocean, provides the free-draining soils and the mild maritime climate perfect for creating flavourful wines of character and distinction. Description: The Artifacts wines are Estate wines. The fruit benefits from this stunning location which attracts the nautical influences of cool sea breezes and adequate rainfall, as well as the deep, well-drained gravel loam soils and warm dry summers, allowing the grapes to ripen under perfect conditions. These wines are truly varietal, showcasing the Wilyabrup sub-region perfectly. Our winemakers then create wines of elegance and purity while also allowing the power, structure and intensity of the fruit from this sub-region to shine. Vinification: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 4% Shiraz, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet merlot. Approximately 38% new French oak barrels with 2nd/ 3rd year French oak barrels Geographical Indication / Wilyabrup, Margaret River Winemakers / Kane Grove pH / 3.53 Titratable Acidity / 6.0 g/L Residual Sugar / 0.1 g/L Alcohol / 14.1 % Flavours: Aromas of varietal cassis, mulberry compote, choc coated blueberry and black olive. A well-structured elegant wine with full mouth coating tannins, subtle French vanilla oak and fresh acidity contributing to a long and flavourful finish. |
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