Vinification
A blend of two parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon grown at Credaro. The first batch from the Altus Vineyard (a cooler site for Margaret River) has delicate floral aromas and plush tannins. This wine is made from the SA126 clone and was destemmed to tank, inoculated immediately and fermented on skins for 16 days to dryness. The second batch from the Summus Vineyard spent 30 days on skins post-fermentation.
Maturation
Both wines were put to barrel for MLF and were racked quarterly during their 18 month maturation period. The oak is 100% French and predominantly very tight grained Troncais selections, of which 25% were new.
Appearance
Medium dark red colour.
Aroma
Rich, dark berry fruit aromas and touches of spice and coffee.
Palate
A fine and elegant palate showing flavours of dark cherry, blackcurrant and vanilla, with good length of flavour and ripe tannins.
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WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013 |
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