Nose

Immediately engaging on the nose, the aromas are floral and fruit focused with violets, raspberry, red and black currants, cherry, perfectly ripe plum along with cassis, bay leaf, black olive and dark chocolate – all the wonderful Cabernet descriptors with elegance, poise and concentration.

Palate

The super fine palate is silky in texture, long even and not a hair out of place. While appearing suave it is in no way a pretender with its underlying power and depth of flavour.

Growing Conditions

A mild to warm spring was followed by a warm summer without extremes of temperature - just perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon. No disease or bird pressure

Harvest

Hand picked 4th April 2013

Winemaking

Cold soak for 5 days at 8-10˚C, hand-plunged 3 times a day, pressed at dryness after 18 days on skins. MLF in barrel.

Aging

18 months in barriques with 50% new French oak

Appearance

Brilliant garnet

Food Pairing

Grilled rib eye