{"product_id":"2023-juniper-crossing-original-red-cabernet-merlot-6-bottles","title":"2023 | Juniper Crossing Original Red Cabernet Merlot | 6 bottles","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJuniper Crossing Original Red\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJuniper Crossing Original Red 2023 is a vibrant Margaret River blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, showing lifted aromas of cassis, mulberry and cedar with hints of sweet spice. The palate is rich yet elegant, layered with plum, blackberry and subtle earthy notes, finishing with fine tannins and a long, smooth texture. A beautifully structured red with depth and balance, perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying now, with excellent cellaring potential through to 2034\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Making\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA blend principally of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%) \u0026amp; Merlot 25%), with other varieties making up the balance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAll the varieties were fermented separately in a mix of open \u0026amp; closed fermenters \u0026amp; spent between eight to 21 days on skins. Further aging in oak in separate batches took place until blending. Aged for a minimum of 14 months in barrel (10% new French). Bottled February 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003eFruit Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe fruit was sourced from our Wilyabrup vineyard, our Metricup site \u0026amp; our Karridale vineyard, all of which are sustainably farmed following organic practices, between 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none font-size-modifier vertical-align\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e March to 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none font-size-modifier vertical-align\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBright crimson in colour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA fragrant and intense aroma of classic cassis and mulberry, framed by sweet spice and cedar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe palate is generous \u0026amp; intense yet elegant at once with plum \u0026amp; blackberry fruit, followed by earthy notes, fruitcake spice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e dried bay. The supple palate display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e lovely length \u0026amp; fine grainy texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e classically Margaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBest enjoyed by 2034\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 327.633px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVariety \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 33px;\"\u003eCabernet Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRegion \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 33px;\"\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 33px;\"\u003e 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlc %\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 33px;\"\u003e 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBody\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 33px;\"\u003eMedium to Full-Bodied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClosure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 33px;\"\u003e Screw Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 49.7422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 49.7422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 49.7422px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 49.7422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 49.7422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 49.7422px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFlank steak with salsa verde, \u0026amp; fennel \u0026amp; currant salad, or bread gnocchi puttanesca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.1484px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.5382%; height: 30.1484px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1008%; height: 30.1484px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper Crossing Original Red Cabernet Merlot 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with youthful purple depth. \u003cbr\u003eThe nose opens with blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry layered with dried herbs, cedar and subtle \u003cbr\u003espice. \u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with composed structure, the palate reveals dark fruit framed by fine tannins and \u003cbr\u003ebalanced acidity. A gentle bay leaf lift provides varietal definition, while subtle oak adds polish \u003cbr\u003ewithout weight. The finish is smooth and structured with lingering dark berry nuance and a savoury \u003cbr\u003erichness. \u003cbr\u003eA well-balanced and varietally expressive blend showing structure and approachability. \u003cbr\u003eVino Masters Score: 94 \/ 100\u003cbr\u003e★★★★★ Structured, balanced and classically styled. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bottle n Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43452917547126,"sku":"JuniperRed6","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1352\/2239\/files\/JuniperOriginalWhite2024_1.png?v=1777941340","url":"https:\/\/bottlenbarrel.com.au\/products\/2023-juniper-crossing-original-red-cabernet-merlot-6-bottles","provider":"Bottle n Barrel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}