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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
The 22 hectares of vines are planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Medium purple in colour, with a nose of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. The palate is spicy with some sweet red plums and cherries and silky, creamy tannins that give a flattering texture to the wine. This approachably smooth and supple style will make for stylish and yet classic early drinking.
Vuosikerta 1989
Bordeaux: The 2nd in a trio of great vintages and which produced a large harvest of ripe, rich and fleshy wines which generally possess soft, silky tannins, accompanied by a high alcohol level. It was the hottest summer since 1949 and the harvest began on August 28, the earliest since 1893. The grapes were harvested in dry conditions, the only concern being that some acidity levels were low, which which has led to suggestions that some wines w...