Vineyard

Our Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on well-drained fertile red clays over limestone located in the region of Wrattonbully, S.A. The crop yields are relatively low, producing great concentration of fruit flavour.

Winemaking

Harvested in the cool of night before undergoing a cold soak through transportation to the Hunter Valley winery. The wine was fermented in closed fermentation tanks to retain a higher alcohol that helps drive this brute of a wine. Pressed off near the end of the primary sugar fermentation, the wine finished primary and secondary (MLF) fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to a 40:60 blend of new and seasoned French oak barriques sourced from only the grandest French cooperages. The wine matured in oak for 18 months before only the greatest expressions of wine where hand selected from the barrel group. Lightly finned to retain the bullish tannin, colour and tannin.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of blackberry compote, cracked pepper, dried herbs and a touch of graphite rise from the glass, underpinned by savoury hints of black olive and toasted spice. The palate is bold and structured, offering layers of ripe blackcurrant, cocoa and earthy undertones. Fine-grained tannins and well-integrated French oak provide depth and definition, carrying through to a persistent, elegantly dry finish.

Cellaring.

Drink now if you dare, this wine will continue to age gracefully over the next decade or more.