Philip Shaw No17 Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet
By adding together the plot numbers (2,3,5 and 7) from which the fruit for this wine was originally sourced, you’ll arrive at No.17.
You’ll also arrive at a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts. Summer was a cool vintage, resulting in a delayed season.
$23.99 each
$22.55 in any six
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Nose:
The nose is rich with lovely vibrant fruit character that is
Quite lifted. The oak is married seamlessly to the wine, with a
small Percentage of new oak barrels providing excellent
support.
Palate:
The wine has wonderful texture with length and fruit
weight filling the mouth. The red berry fruit of both Merlot
and Franc dominate. There is also a touch of cool climate
spiciness which combines well with the oak that is there,
lingering in the background.
A very stylish cool climate wine
Varietal Composition:
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
