2012 Nicks Secret Margaret River AP Cabernet Merlot Museum Release

This Nicks Secret offering is predominantly sourced from the Wilyabrup sub region of Margaret River with a small percentage also coming from the Walcliffe sub region. Maturation took place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for a period of 12 months.

Priced at less than the current vintage this delivers ridiculous value for an aged Margaret River Cabernet blend. Winner of 4 trophies and 6 gold medals.

Excellent colour showing virtually no indication of its age. Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced blackcurrant and mulberry tinged aromas fill the nostrils complimented by hints of cigar box, black olive, earth and spicy bay leaf. Medium to full bodied, the palate combines terrific depth of fruit with a gorgeously fleshed mouth feel. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruit overlaying a nuanced back drop of pencilly vanillin cedar, spicy tobacco, scorched earth and infusions of bay leaf. Superb power and balance with what was a sturdy tannin structure earlier in it’s life, now seamlessly integrated with the fruit. Concludes long, generously endowed and spicy.
Superb drinking over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

•  Trophy: International Wine Challenge 2015 - Australian Cab Merlot
•  Trophy: International Wine Challenge 2015 - Margaret River Cab Merlot
•  Trophy: Cowra Wine Show 2014
•  Trophy: New World International Wine Comp US 2014
•  Gold: International Wine Challenge 2015
•  Gold: Cowra Wine Show 2014
•  Gold: New World International Wine Comp US 2014
•  Gold: Royal Queensland Wine Show 2014
•  Gold: Perth Royal Wine Show 2014
•  Gold: Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014