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.