2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Appellation:
Margaret River
Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc/Vol:
14.4%
Winemaking notes:
The grapes were picked by taste for optimum ripeness. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel vats between 22 - 28°C with selected parcels being held on skins for a period of time to develop tannin structure. Post fermentation the must is pressed to a combination of new and old French oak barriques. The wine matured in these small oak vessels for approximately 15 months before being individually selected for the final blend. Once blended the wine received a light protein fining to soften the palate and improve tannin structure.
Oak:
15 months
Cellaring:
Drink now or cellar 3-5 years.
Appearance:
Medium to deep red with a deep purple hue.
Nose:
This wine shows aromatic red fruits, mint, spice and savoury leafy eucalypt characters and a hint of dark chocolate
Palate:
Complex pretty fruits with flavours of blackberry and raspberry are complimented with toasty oak. The mid palate has fine grained tannins, which gives length and finesse to the wine.
Food Pairing:
Rack of lamb crusted in herbs with roasted winter vegetables.