Jen Pfeiffer The Hero Cabernet Merlot 2013
About the wine
Bordeaux blend from our very own rockin' redhead
- My Hero Cabernet Merlot is sourced from old vineyard sites in Rutherglen, Heathcote and King Valley, all which are meticulously cared for by their individual managers. Each parcel ripened at different stages, was picked at the best time for that vineyard and was made separately - fermenting on skins before maturing for 12 months in French oak and finally blended together for bottling.
- As my Naked journey has continued, my growers have gained the confidence in the market to put all the inputs into the vineyard, which results in happy vines and delicious grapes. This subsequently means better wines and better value. But then again, that is the Naked way, isn't it?
- My Hero Cabernet Merlot has a lovely dark red colour with red berry and violet aromas. It's fresh and juicy with vibrant red fruit flavours and a super soft and silky taste - in two words, all I need to say is "yum yum"!
Jen Pfeiffer, Winemaker
Best before
Drink now to 2022
Serving advice
Serve at 17-18°C. Open/Decant 2-3 hours before serving
Food match
Slow roasted pork belly with roasted veggies and apple sauce
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Jen Pfeiffer
- Back in 2012, during a trip to Oz, Sam Plunkett insisted we paid a visit to his friend ‘the girl with the superstar palate’. The bad news was she was busy judging at a wine show but we were patient and the second we finally got to meet Jen, we just knew it was meant to be.
- Energetic, passionate and oh-so talented, Jen grew up in a winemaking family and fell in love with the industry from a young age! She travelled widely, learning her craft at many of the great wineries in France and Portugal before returning to the family winery with a desire to really push the boundaries
- Our ‘Rock it like a Redhead’ star has won hundreds of medals and was also crowned your Winemaker of the Year in 2015 so it’s safe to say she was definitely worth the wait!
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