Classic Clare Cabernet
Blackberries, cassis with a hint of mint and herbs.
Full bodied, with soft fine tannins
Drink right now but will cellar for up to 12 years.
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Style
Poise, style, balance and grace
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards
REGION: Clare Valley, South Australia
SUB REGION: Clare and Penwortham
ALTITUDE: 400-470 metres above sea level
SOIL: Sandy loam / red and brown clay over limestone.
Sustainably farmed.
Winemaking
Fruit arrived in beautiful condition.
An early vintage but still lovely concentration
Cold maceration, 9 day fermentation on skins with pump over twice daily.
Racked into barrels, 20% new oak (14% French 6% American)–300 L barrels.
Balance in seasoned French oak for 18 months and then tank for final blend.
Alc/Vol 14.4%
PH 3.48
TA 6.12
The Wine
Classic Clare Cabernet
Blackberries, cassis with a hint of mint and herbs.
Full bodied, with soft fine tannins
Drink right now but will cellar for up to 12 years.