2023 | McLaren Vale | Cabernet SauvignonThe Celts believed Hazel to have protective powers. If you wore a badge of Hazel you would be protected from evil spirits, sea captains would wear twigs of Hazel woven in their hats to protect themselves from the wickedness of the sea. Irish Mythical Legend Finn McCool used a shield made from Hazel to protect him. Cabernet Sauvignon’s high tannin content symbolises this protection by protecting the wine during the ageing process.New Release Double Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirit Awards 2023 95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 95 Points - Vino Masters, Russ Gallagher 94 Points - Campbell Mattinson 93 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion 2026 93 Points - Ken Gargett 91 Points - The Real Review, Aaron Brasher AromaClassic varietal McLaren Vale Cabernet displaying intense dark fruits, blackberry, mulberry and blueberry, with hints of dried leafy herbs and underlying oak spice. PalatePowerful and full bodied yet elegant, with blood plum, cassis and black cherry notes.Integrated French oak and seductive youthful tannins are a perfect frame, providing a firm structure built for ageing VineyardsSelected from two distinct vineyard sites in McLaren Vale. The first from Blewitt Springs produces structural wines with brighter fruit, perfumed aromatics and leafy varietal characters. The second from Aldinga produces richer more powerful wines with dense varietal characters of cassis and dark plum. Winemaking De-stemmed to open fermenters as whole berries. Plunged 2 times daily for 10 days, then pressed to finish fermentation and undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel (new & seasoned French oak). Batches kept separate until final blending after 20 months. Vintage: 2023Region: McLaren ValeVariety: Cabernet SauvignonCellaring: Drink from 2025 to 2035Harvest Dates: 15th March – 20th MarchAlcohol: 14%pH: 3.56TA: 7.1Vegan Friendly
