Nose
Seductive aromas of classic cassis and mulberry with an elegant savoury note, and once again subtle fresh herbal hints backed with tobacco and fine leather.
Palate
The complex palate is redolent of dried red and blue fruits intermingled with couverture chocolate, black olive and the characteristic graphite-like minerality. The palate is long and balanced, with the acidity driving this wine. Demonstrating great depth of fruit intensity, along with a soft, velvety and well integrated tannin profile. Another fine Cabernet in a long lineage from the Estate.
Growing Conditions
Ironstone gravels, sand and clay
Harvest
22nd March at 13.3 Baumé
Winemaking
Hand plunged in a small open top fermenter; a total of 35 days on skins to promote good extraction and structural development. Ageing: Matured for 20 months in oak. Barrels: French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% 2nd use.
Aging
18 – 20 years
Food Pairing
Aged cheddar, Pasta al Ragù and dry aged beef.
