2006 MARGARET RIVER CABERNET SAUVIGNON

 

This classic, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon is made from low yielding, dry grown Margaret River fruit.

 

Harvest dates: Fraser Gallop Vineyard, Wilyabrup, 27th April 2006.

Fermentation: The fruit was hand picked and crushed into open fermenters where it underwent a 2 day cold soak before an 8 day alcoholic fermentation on skins.  The wine was inoculated for malolactic fermentation and matured in 40% new (Seguin Moreau, Nadalie Marsannay) and 60% second use (Darguad et Jaegle, Tonnellerie Radoux) French oak barriques for 24 months.
Bottling date: 15th August 2008.

Quantity: 248 cases.
Colour: Medium red with brilliant hue.
Bouquet: Lifted herbacious aromas, black currant fruits with a touch of cassis.
Palate: Strong savoury notes with hints of herb and olive. Leads to a smooth palate with fine tannins.

Price: $35.00 bottle  $378.00 case