Complex and elegant, offering rich fruit characters of cassis and blackcurrant with earthy nuances. French oak giving hints of cedar and tobacco to finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Single Variety
Clare Valley
At release, the wine is a deep, dark garnet colour with a subtle purple hue to the edge.
The wine has an enticing, lifted bouquet of violets, blackcurrants, blackberry and a hint of chocolate. The overall aroma is one of understated richness and elegance.
On the palate it is a very well-balanced wine with ripe blackcurrant characters, along with chocolate and mint intermingling harmoniously with oak characters of cedar and subtle tobacco. There is an understated power to the wine, with layers of complexity building across the palate and then finishing elegantly with long, fine tannins. It is a generous wine yet retains poise and the elegance of great Cabernet Sauvignon.
Growing conditions leading up to vintage 2012 were relatively mild, with regular spring rains promoting excellent vine canopy growth. Budburst and consequentially harvest occurred 1 to 2 weeks earlier than in a 'typical' year. Harvest conditions were excellent with only one substantial rain event occurring during harvest, which had a positive effect. Ideal ripening and flavour development conditions persisted to the end of April when the majority of the harvest was completed. Overall, whilst yields were lower than average, the winemakers reported outstanding quality was across all varieties, with intense colour and excellent flavour development.
Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a long term under ideal conditions.
14.20%
6.69
3.40
0.30
Single: 750ml bottle, Case: 6 x 750ml bottle
