Rich expressive flavours of cassis, mulberry and a hint of eucalypt. French oak maturation adds touches of dark chocolate, cedar and spice.

Dry/Sweet
dry
semi sweet
sweet
wine body
light
medium
full
Oak
none
some
plenty
grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon

blend or single variety

Single Variety

region

Clare Valley / Limestone Coast

colour

At release the wine is a deep red with a vibrant purple hue.

nose

The wine has an aroma of rich blackcurrant, subtle spice, tomato leaf and a touch of eucalypt. French oak maturation is also evident with subtle aromas of cedar and dark chocolate.

palate

This is a wine of great intensity. It has distinctive blackcurrant and cassis fruit flavours. Subtle oak characters of cedar cigar box and spice are also evident. The tannins are fine and elegant – a hallmark of the varietal. The palate is well balanced, complex and fulfilling and lingers on the finish.

oak maturation

The wine was matured for up to 10 months in French oak barrels (50% 2 yo, remainder 3 yo) prior to final blending and bottling.

cellaring notes

Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions.

alcohol volume

14.50%

acid

6.30

pH

3.60

residual sugar

1.10

pack size

Single: 750ml bottle, Case: 6 x 750ml bottle

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