Zema Estate Cluny Cabernet Merlot
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 25
An elegant, measured Coonawarra blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot whose vibrant aromas of cassis, dark cherries and raspberries are knit with polished cedar/chocolate oak. Underpinned by a fine, plaint texture of crunchy tannins, it's long and evenly paced, finishing with a lively, measured acidity. Excellent value.
Last Date Tasted: 04/09/2022
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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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91 | 17.4 | 2026-2030+  | Buy it |
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2013
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90 | 17.0 | 2021-2025  | |
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2012
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89 | 16.8 | 2020-2024+ | |
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2010
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90 | 17.2 | 2018-2022+ | |
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2009
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85 | 15.6 | 2014-2017  | |
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2008
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89 | 16.8 | 2013-2016 | |
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2006
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86 | 15.8 | 2011-2014 | |
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2005
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82 | 14.9 | 2007-2010 | |
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2004
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91 | 17.6 | 2012-2016 | |
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2003
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89 | 16.8 | 2011-2015 | |
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2002
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82 | 15.0 | 2004-2007+ | |
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2001
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82 | 15.0 | 2003-2006+ | |
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2000
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87 | 16.3 | 2005-2008 | |
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1999
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89 | 16.7 | 2007-2011+ | |
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1998
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93 | 18.2 | 2010-2018 | |
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1997
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80 | 14.5 | 1999-2002 | |
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1996
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89 | 16.7 | 2004-2008+ | |
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1995
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83 | 15.2 | 2000-2003+ | |
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1994
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90 | 17.0 | 2002-2006+ | |
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1993
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86 | 15.8 | 1998-2001 |
Winery
Zema Estate
Zema Estate is an third generation family-owned red wine specialist which owns several significant vineyards in Coonawarra – totalling around 60 ha – which it has always tended traditionally, by hand. From humble beginning in 1982 the company has become a reliable maker of typically medium-weight, textural wines from traditional Coonawarra varieties that can cellar with charm and reliability. The best are quite remarkable, and the signs are clear that the company is now back to its very best. The wines of Family Selection are riper and more showy. It would be remiss not to mention the loss in 2017 of Matt Zema, a brilliant leader and a friend of great humility whose son, Demetrio – himself a progressive young lawyer – has stepped into the business with the provision of new energy and ideas. His uncle, Nick, continues to operate the business founded by his parents, (the late) Demetrio and Francesca.
Chief Executive(s):
Nick Zema
Winemaker:
Joe Cory
Viticulturist:
Nick Zema, Scott Degenhardt
Production Dozen:
20,000
Tonnes Processed:
350
Address:
14944 Riddoch Highway , Coonawarra , South Australia 5263 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8736 3219
Facsimile:
(08) 8736 3280
Website:
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