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Fairbank Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Blend 2004
Vintage
2004
Peak years to drink
2024 - 2034
Jeremy's score
95 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Fairbank Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Blend
Bendigo
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.5
Last Date Tasted: 10/6/2021
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2018
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89 | 16.8 | 2023-2026  |
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2012
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88 | 16.5 | 2020-2024+ |
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2008
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86 | 15.8 | 2016-2020  |
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2007
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84 | 15.3 | 2015-2019 |
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2006
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93 | 18.0 | 2018-2026+ |
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2005
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95 | 18.6 | 2017-2025+ |
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2004
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95 | 18.6 | 2024-2034 |
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2003
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90 | 17.0 | 2011-2015 |
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2002
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88 | 16.5 | 2007-2010, |
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2001
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90 | 17.0 | 2006-2009+ |
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Winery
Fairbank
Fairbank is the second label for the Sutton Grange winery, a significant development adjacent to a spectacular horse property also owned by Melbourne businessman Peter Sidwell. Experienced French winemaker Gilles Lapalus, the son-in-law of famous Victorian winemaker Stuart Anderson, has overseen the winemaking of all releases to date. It will be interesting to see if the characteristic Old World-like quirkiness remains at Fairbank. I have always thought these wines can from time to time well and truly punch above their weight grade, as seen in the style and complexity of the 2012 Rouge (Shiraz).
Chief Executive(s):
Peter Sidwell
Winemaker:
Melanie Chester
Viticulturist:
Peter Allen
Tonnes Processed:
70
White Wines
Address:
Sutton Grange Winery , Carnochan's Lane , Sutton Grange , Victoria 3448 Australia
Principal Wine Region:
Bendigo
Telephone:
(03) 5474 8277
Facsimile:
(03) 5474 8294
Website:
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