"JAMES HALLIDAY" FIVE STAR RATING
Best of the Best Margaret River Wineries
James Halliday 2009 Australian Wine Companion

Block 5 Merlot
Chalice Bridge is a dedicated and passionate family owned and operated Margaret River single vineyard striving to produce fine wine of the utmost quality for consumers and connoisseurs from around the world. Located in the world renowned wine region of Margaret River, Chalice Bridge’s 122 hectares of vines makes it one of the largest single planted vineyards in the Margaret River wine region.

The Chapman Series from Chalice Bridge was named after the Chapman Brook that runs through the middle of our Margaret River single vineyard and provides one of the key essential elements in producing superior fruit, a clean and reliable water source. The Chapman Series wines are very approachable and easy drinking, and are to be enjoyed over good times with friends and family. For those with the patience, these well made Margaret River reds can be cellared from 3-5 years to allow greater intensity and complexity in the flavours to develop.



Region
Margaret River Single Vineyard
Colour
Deep garnet with a mid cherry complexion.
Aroma
Raspberry and dark cherry with cedar overtones.
Palate
Intense rich red fruits of raspberry and plum are masterfully balanced with silky soft tannins to produce a lovely drinking wine. Cedar and cigar notes combine with the beautifully balanced acidity to finish.
Cellaring
This wine is intended to be a drink now proposition with a cellar potential of 3-5 years. So enjoy it today with family and friends, with its generous dark plums and black berries, and soft, silky tannins.
Food Matching
The perfect compliment for a pan-seared boneless duck breast with softened figs.