Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Pokolbin
Acid
7.1
pH
3.54
Fermentation
Vat & oak
Bottling Date
2nd of September 2019
Alcohol %
14.5
In Stock
The vineyard experienced an exceptionally dry growing season, followed a very early budburst in late August. The summer continued with long warmer days, and Vintage conditions throughout the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest continued with extreme heat waves of 40 degrees plus leading to excellent ripeness and primary fruit characters.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Pokolbin
Acid
7.1
pH
3.54
Fermentation
Vat & oak
Bottling Date
2nd of September 2019
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The wine displays great depth & width of flavour, with ripe, silky tannins. Classic Cabernet cassis sits alongside smoky, spicy oak and more complex notes of violets, tobacco and dark chocolate. This wine seamlessly provides a balance of vibrant primary fruit qualities complimented by spicy complexity
Vineyard Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is unique with red, loamy soil over limestone and is located on the east face of the elevated ridge. The vineyard produces wines of the highest quality with fragrance, rich primary fruit character and classic Cabernet cassis.
Food Pairing Notes
Roast venison, well seasoned steak, washed rind cheeses
Production
Matured in a blend of French oak barriques for 10 months.
