{"product_id":"hann-wilhelmus-red-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-cabernet-franc-malbec-petit-verdot-2010","title":"Haan 'Wilhelmus' Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot 2010","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eThe Blend is Greater than any of its Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is based on the old wine saying that \u003cem\u003e\"the blend is greater than any of its parts\".\u003c\/em\u003e Using five classic varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Merlot 18%, Cabernet Franc 16%, Malbec 11%, Petit Verdot 8%) adds even greater complexity and potential to age superbly. The style and overall character of the wine is of the highest order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variety is picked at its own distinct maturity so maximising the flavour. Individual oak selection is tailored for each variety and matured as separate parcels. A detailed blending exercise is undertaken to bring about the desired complexity in the finished, blended wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas are a complex of leafy Cabernet characters blended with plumy fruits and black spices from the Malbec and Petit Verdot.  The palate explodes with rich dark fruits and herbal flavours and persists throughout the mid palate where it gathers further weight from the smokey French oak and dusty tannins.  The silky finish allows the fruit flavour to continue throughout the palate giving great persistence and length.  A classic wine with immense structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is aged in selected French oak barriques for 24 months, which imparts a fine grain tannin structure and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fully appreciate this wine, we recommend that it be decanted 3 to 4 hours before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 250 dozen made so this is EXCLUSIVE  and its quality and complexity have lead to a multitude of awards including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2006 Wilhelmus was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2009 London International Wine and Spirit Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2006 Wilhelmus was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2009 Australian Small Winemakers Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2005 Wilhelmus was awarded 94 Points in James Halliday's 2009 Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2005 Wilhelmus was awarded 91 Points in Robert Parker Wine Review in 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2004 Wilhelmus was awarded 91+ Points in Robert Parker Wine Review in 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2003 Wilhelmus was awarded 94 Points in Robert Parker Wine Review in 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2003 Wilhelmus was awarded a five star rating (95 Points) in James Halliday's 2007 Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2002 Wilhelmus won the trophy at the London International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2005 for the \"Best Blended Red Wine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2002 Wilhelmus was awarded 91-94 points in Robert Parker's\u003cem\u003eWine Review\u003c\/em\u003e in 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2002 Wilhelmus earned a score of 95 points and was listed in James Halliday's Top 100 in 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2002 Wilhelmus was awarded a silver medal at the 2004 Royal Adelaide Wine Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2001 Wilhelmus was awarded a gold medal at the 2004 International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2001 Wilhelmus was awarded a bronze medal at the 2004 Decanter World Wine Awards, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2001 Wilhelmus was awarded 91 points in Robert Parker's\u003cem\u003eWine Review\u003c\/em\u003e in 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2001 Wilhelmus was given a Five Star Rating in James Halliday's\u003cem\u003e 2004 Wine Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2001 Wilhelmus was awarded a top gold medal at the 2005 Winpac Wine Show, Hong Kong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWOW!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript id=\"ncoEventScript\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\nfunction DOMContentLoaded(browserID, tabId, isTop, url) { var object = document.getElementById(\"cosymantecnisbfw\"); if(null != object) { object.DOMContentLoaded(browserID, tabId, isTop, url);} };\nfunction Nav(BrowserID, TabID, isTop, isBool, url) { var object = document.getElementById(\"cosymantecnisbfw\"); if(null != object) object.Nav(BrowserID, TabID, isTop, isBool, url); };\nfunction NavigateComplete(BrowserID, TabID, isTop, url) { var object = document.getElementById(\"cosymantecnisbfw\"); if(null != object) object.NavigateComplete(BrowserID, TabID, isTop, url); }\nfunction Submit(browserID, tabID, target, url) { var object = document.getElementById(\"cosymantecnisbfw\"); if(null != object) object.Submit(browserID, tabID, target, url); };\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Grapes \u0026 Lager","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ Case of 6","offer_id":687577755,"sku":"R235","price":382.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/2913\/products\/Haan_Wilhelmus_Red_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Merlot_Cabernet_Franc_Malbec_Petit_Verdot_2010.png?v=1399542483","url":"https:\/\/grapes-lager-2.myshopify.com\/products\/hann-wilhelmus-red-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-cabernet-franc-malbec-petit-verdot-2010","provider":"Grapes \u0026 Lager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}