2005 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) - 22st March, 2005.

 

Fermentation: The fruit was hand harvested and crushed into open fermenters where it underwent a two day cold soak before an eight day alcoholic fermentation on skins. The wine was inoculated for malolactic fermentation and matured in 40% new (Seguin Moreau, Vicard) and 60% second use (Nadalie Marsannay) French oak barriques for 24 months.

 

Bottling Date: 9th August 2007.

 

Quantity:  248 cases.

 

Colour: Black-red with brilliant hue.
Bouquet:  Lifted herbaceous aromas, black currant fruits with a touch of cassis.
Palate: The defined tannin structure complements black fruits and subtle quality oak to provide length and elegance to this wine.
 
Cellaring:  Consume between 2009 and 2028.

Price:           $35 bottle   $378.00 case