Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot 2012 | Nothing short of world class!
Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot 2012 is vivid ruby. Terrifically aromatic, with cherry and blackcurrant notes complemented by sweet tobacco, and whispers of smoke. And crushed-stone minerality. Yet, Silky and concentrated on the palate, offering sweet dark berry and cherry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Rich and energetic in style, with excellent clarity on a generous finish. Thanks to Winemaker Steve James for the Girt By Sea 2012.
The Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot 2012 is the essence of what Stevens Valley has to say. Most of all, supple and intriguing, rich but not overripe, complex and refined. Hence, it’s also one of the great Cabernet-blend values in the world.
Cabernet Blend from Margaret River – Aussie’s Napa Valley
Many of the best Cabernet-blends from Margaret River (Australia’s answer to Napa Valley) reach further than $100. But this Girt By Sea 2012 is an outlier, pulling serious weight at under-$20. James Halliday, Australia’s leading critic, exudes accolades in his 94-point review, calling it “totally delicious. Also, “full of supple, sweet cassis and plum fruit,” with “the oak precisely where it should be.
So, given Halliday’s fireworks, you might expect a price tag of well over $50 — we wouldn’t blame you. Grown in Stevens Valley, a unique Margaret River sub-appellation renowned for producing refined Cabernet Sauvignon. The Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot 2012 is elegant and smooth. Yet delivering value that is nothing short of world-class at $19.99. Don’t miss this one.
Wright Family Heritage
The Wright family, owners of Voyager Estate, have farmed the area around Margaret River for nearly 150 years. But it wasn’t until 1991 that the late Michael Wright found an exquisite vineyard. With the oldest vines date to 1978 — and set to work developing the now-renowned estate.
Today, Michael’s daughter Alex carries forward her father’s legacy with the same attention to detail. Her meticulousness echoes veteran viticulturist and Winemaker Steve James. James has carried out a shift towards organic practices in the vineyard, By allowing the cool-climate site, planted on the oldest geology in Australia, to speak for itself.
Girt By Sea 2012 from Winemaker Steve James
Winemaker Steve James is as close to a ‘man of the earth’ as you can get. After graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science Horticulture, specializing in viticulture, Steve packed his bags and set off to travel, taste and explore his way through the great wine regions of Europe.
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Steve focuses on vineyard uniformity, vine balance, and careful vineyard management evidenced by the Girt By Sea 2012. As a result, this allows the vines to become more adept at reflecting the individual blocks. It also ensures the depth, purity, and complexity of the fruit improves immeasurably as the vines mature. While in 2008, Steve was honored with the Margaret River Wine Industry Association’s inaugural Viticultural Excellence Award. Furthermore, the judges highlighted his dedication to sustainability and superior fruit production.