2021 | McLaren Vale | Cabernet Sauvignon The principle behind our first cut wines revolves around the winemaking term ‘first cut’ in which during the pressing cycle the softer free run juice/wine is separated from the second cut or pressings. This principle flows through to the style of First Cut wines, producing wines with great drinkability well suited to be enjoyed with food or as a drink with friends. Aroma Lifted varietal aromas of red cherry, sweet red berries and cranberry combine with bright lifted perfume and subtle spice. Palate The palate is medium to full bodied with bright red fruits, blood plum, blackberry and cherry balanced with sweet oak spice and a hint of dried herbs. Subtle long tannins and a fine acid line give structure and length to the palate yielding a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth but will also develop beautifully with time.Vineyards: Selected from multiple sites in the McLaren Vale region, with each displaying a unique site character that integrates well to form the final blend. Willunga area offers fruit displaying dark berry characters and hints of fennel with chewy tannins, while fruit from McLaren Flat displays floral notes and finer tannins.Winemaking: De-stemmed to a combination of open and static fermenters and fermented on skins for 10 days with pump overs 3 times daily. Pressed directly to oak to finish secondary fermentation. Matured for 16 months in 20% new and 80% seasoned French oak. Vintage: 2021Region: McLaren ValeVariety: Cabernet SauvignonCellaring: Drink Now to 2030Harvest Dates: 13th – 26th MarchAlcohol: 14.5%pH: 3.51TA: 6.8 Vegan Friendly
