When the Suckfizzle vineyard was first sourced it was done so with the intention of making a single vineyard origin Cabernet Sauvignon. Despite being the most southern vineyard in the region, it grows Cabernet Sauvignon with unexpected ripeness and power. The secret is the extraordinarily maritime climate. We aim to make a wine with finesse and restraint, yet with underlying muscle – ripe tannins and a slightly savoury palate bearing the signature bay leaf regional character. The wine is characteristically structured fine and long – not as fleshy as the wines from further to the north.
Appearance: Hues of deep red.
Aroma: The nose is strikingly perfumed with ripe mulberries, blackberries and redcurrants lifted by a hint of both star anise and sage. The background expression of mocha and vanillin from selected Tronçais French Oak barrels integrates well with the opulent fruit flavours.
Palate: Medium to full bodied in the mouth, with significant density of flavour. The tannins are fine, providing a silky, linear transition from the front to the back of the palate. The sweetness of fruit and the suppleness of the tannins are integrated with the blackcurrant, mulberry and redcurrant fruit flavours. Finely balanced, complete and with great charm; the wine’s retro-nasal persistence and length of flavour are stupendous.
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