Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our preferred Block 5 with a few rows of Block 4. The yields in the vineyard were reduced following much higher than usual temperatures during January which reduced the yield by 70%. High acid was a feature of this vintage which typically provides longevity and cellaring potential. The grapes were picked quite ripe this vintage to enhance the rich plum and all spice flavours of the grape. A soft crush leaving mainly whole berries, destemming and co-fermentation (with Malolactic commenced after 3 days), left on skins for close to 5 weeks, before gentle pressing, tank settling and racking / decanting to French Oak Barrels (~50% new). Barrel tasting in November 2019, June and October 2020, witnesses the gradual progression of the development of this wine over the 18 months in barrel. This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits balanced but grippy tannins, with flavours of choc malt, savoury liquorice, cherry, mulberry preserve and red currant. It has bright acid and plenty of spice. This wine is a fabulous match with red meats, game, dark chocolate, berry desserts, and blue cheese. Enjoy today or carefully cellar for 10 years or more. After almost a year post bottling resting in our Cellar, time to be released and enjoyed.
