The fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards throughout the Clare Valley. The vintage conditions were cool and mild which resulted in a long harvest season. Low yields and the mild conditions brought out the varietal characters of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vintage produced wines of concentrated colour with fine elegant tannins and great mouth-feel.

The Annie’s Lane Cabernet Merlot is a vibrant deep red in the glass. This wine displays fragrant aromas of blackcurrant, chocolate and mint. The palate reflects these aroma’s and is rich, soft and balanced with subtle integrated oak and fine, grainy tannins. The finish is elegant and lingering with dark fruit characters.

The Annie's Lane Cabernet Merlot 2008 is a superb choice suitable for all year round and a winning favourite among Australian wine lovers. Deep red with hints of purple hues, Annie's Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 displays an enticing bouquet of lifted blackcurrant, cassis and ripe brambly fruits, balanced by soft varietal tannins that provide excellent length on the finish. A delicious wine by itself, whilst also completing dishes of duck or beef Bourgogne for any romantic candlelit dinners you might be planning this autumn. Femail

A soft and generous medium-bodied blend with a liberal richness of plum and blackcurrant together with some nice spiciness. Fine tannins and subtle oak complete the picture. Good current-drinking wine. 88/100; RAY JORDAN, The West Australian