Zema Estate

2003 ZEMA ESTATE CLUNY CABERNET SAUVIGNON MERLOT

CABERNET FRANC MALBEC

Variety:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. 100% Coonawarra fruit.

Wine Analysis: 14.0% Alc., pH 3.49 Total Acid = 6.8g/l

Production: The key to this blended style is the careful harvesting of the individual varieties at optimum maturity. This wine was fermented under controlled temperatures barrel Maturation then took place in small French and American oak casks for 16 months.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep Crimson

Nose: Spicy complexity with white chocolate andblueberries, with a hint of gaminess.

Palate: Medium weight, soft, lovely fruit flavours flowing through the length of the palate, with soft dusty
tannins adding the finishing touch.

Food: Serve with Roast beef and lamb shanks

2004 ZEMA ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Variety: 100% Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Analysis: 14.0% Alc., pH 3.49 Total Acid = 6.8g/l

Production: This wine was made from optimally harvested fruit. The wine was fermented for 7 days under controlled temperatures in a combinationof rotary and static fermenters. Maturation in small French and
American oak casks for 16 months has assisted in the developmentof a wine that shows vibrant richness and attractive fruit flavours.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Attractive dark medium colour with good purple.

Nose: Aroma Concentrated aromas of dark ripe berries, classic blackcurrant, and sweet mulberry and subtle cassis.

Palate: Excellent varietal fruit. Vibrant and rich on the palate with a great combination of berry fruit and refined
nutty oak. A stylish example of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.

Food: Serve with Roast Lamb, Venison, Eye Fillet of Beef

2001 ZEMA ESTATE FAMILY SELECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Variety: 100% Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Analysis: 13.5% Alc., pH 3.49 Total Acid = 7.2g/l

Production: This wine was fermented under controlled temperature for 7 days with part barrel fermentation to enhance complexity. Maturation in small French and American oak casks for 16 months has assisted the
development of the rich characters of the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, producing a vibrant rich wine with attractive fruit and oak flavours.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep purple

Nose: Attractive perfumed varietal characters of violets and autumn leaf.

Palate: This palate is dominated by generous fruit with a concentration of ripe black berry fruits and has great
depth and persistence. It will take time to develop and show its full potential.

Food: Roast beef and lamb shanks

2005 Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon review – SMH 2/09/08

2002 ZEMA ESTATE FAMILY SELECTION SHIRAZ

Variety: 100% Coonawarra Shiraz

Wine Analysis: 14.0% Alc., pH 3.58 Total Acid = 6.7g/l

Production: This wine was fermented for 7 days on skins under controlled temperature. A portion of the wine was barrel fermented to integrate the fruit and enhance complexity. Maturation in small French and
American oak barrels for 16 months producing a vibrant rich wine with attractive fruit flavours.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Attractive Purple

Nose: Plums, violets, vanilla and cedar oil with attractive roasted coffee bean characters.

Palate: Full bodied, chocolate and spicy, strong chalky tannins, good length and balance with fruit sweetness
on the finish.

Food: Serve with Beef fillet and Roast duck

2003 ZEMA ESTATE SHIRAZ

Technical details

Variety: 100% Coonawarra Shiraz

Wine Analysis: 14.0% Alc., pH 3.55 Total Acid = 7.9g/l

Production: This wine was fermented for 5-7 days at 24 degrees with part barrel fermentation to enhance complexity. Maturation in small French and American oak casks for 16 months assisted in, producing a vibrant
rich wine with attractive fruit flavours.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Good dark medium colour with good purple

Nose: Ripe spicy fruit and subtle nutty oak characters.

Palate: Sweet fruit flavours with touches of plum, raspberry and black pepper supported by attractively integrated
oak which generates complexity. A further attraction is the persistent mocha and ripe dark fruit after flavour.

Food: Beef Cheeks, Gourmet Sausages, Mild Indian Curry

2004 ZEMA ESTATE MERLOT

Technical details

Variety: 100% Coonawarra Merlot

Wine Analysis: 13.5% Alc., pH 3.43 Total Acid = 6.9g/l

Production: This wine was made from optimally ripe fruit. The grapes werefermented for 7 days under controlled temperatures in a combination of rotary and static fermenters. Maturation in small French and American oak casks for 16 months has assisted in the development of a wine that shows vibrant richness and attractive fruit flavours.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Dark medium crimson colour

Nose: Attractive perfumed varietal characters of violets and autumn leaf.

Palate: Fruit dominant and full flavoured, the palate is clean and long with good balance. The wine is essentially fruit driven with only subtle use of oak to enhance the fruit flavours and give a well rounded wine.

Food: Serve with Antipasto and poultry