Click here view the full range

 

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon


The fruit for this Cabernet was estate grown on glacial sands over ironstone and was of outstanding quality.

Geographical Index:

 

Southern Fleurieu

Soil:

 

Glacial sands over ironstone

Grape Harvest time:

 

15 April 2005

Vineyard Altitude:

 

300m above sea level

Trellis:

 

Vertical Shoot Position; north west aspect

Aroma:

 

blackcurrant, tobacco and earth

Palate:

 

Generous, mouth feel, rich dark berry and a touch of savoury olive flavours. Good length and persistence of flavour with a solid tannin backbone.

Analysis:

 

Alcohol

14%

pH level

3.41

Total acid

6.82

Residual sugar

2.5

 

Maturation:

 

2 years in French and American oak

Cellaring:

 

up to 25 years

Winemaker:

 

James Hastwell

James Halliday Rating : 94 points