2024 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

THE WINE

A medium bodied Cabernet delivering aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, roasted capsicum and dried woody herbs.  Sweetness of black berry fruit greets the palate with a firm tannin structure lengthening the experience.  Subtle flavours of fired wood and oak spice are supportive of the natural fruit elements.  Persistence is part of the cabernet pedigree. 

THE VINTAGE

A relatively mild growing season with average temperatures supporting slow, even ripening. An early February vintage start with warm conditions allowing for a short sharp picking window. The grapes have shown an excellent balance and are set to produce wines with vibrant fruit character of high quality, with potential for aging and development.

VITICULTURE + WINEMAKING

A single clone wine, this SA125 Cabernet Sauvignon is typical to the Yarra Valley.  Early morning harvest for a cold fermentation start assists in building mouthfeel.  Using small open pot fermentation, hand plunged and later pumped over, the fruit releases its colours and tannins. Pressed when dry and racked soon after to small French oak barrels.  Racked and returned in July, followed by a further 9 month maturation in oak. 

FOOD MATCH

A stew of osso buco atop a butter laden bed of potato mash.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13.0%

TA: 5.9

pH: 3.64

 Cellaring: Now - 2029