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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

The fruit for this Cabernet was estate grown on the Fleurieu Peninsula in a cool maritime climate perfect for developing complex Cabernet flavours. This Cabernet goes well with rich meat dishes such as lamb chops marinated with rosemary or kangaroo fillets grilled rare.

Geographical Index:

 

Southern Fleurieu

Soil:

 

Glacial sands over ironstone

Grape Harvest time:

 

March 2010

Vineyard Altitude:

 

300m above sea level

Trellis:

 

Vertical Shoot Position; north west aspect

Aroma:

Eucalyptus and perfumed nose, with blackcurrant and liquorice in the background.


Palate:

 

rich and lingering and beautifully rounded.  It has menthol and earthy characters intertwined with dark berries



Analysis:

 

Alcohol

14.5%

pH level

3.5

Total acid

6.12

Residual sugar

2.5

Maturation:

 

French & American oak for 18 months.

Cellaring:

 

10 years. Suggested decantering before drinking

Winemaker:

 

James Hastwell