The Kay Brothers McLaren Vale Amery Vineyards grace the rolling foothills of the Southern Mt. Lofty Ranges. Established in 1890 by Australian born brothers, Herbert and Frederick Kay, the Heritage listed Kays Amery Winery celebrated its first grape crush in 1895 and is the oldest McLaren Vale winery still in founding family hands. Today, the family continues the winemaking traditions in the heritage listed cellars.
The 2021 vintage season began with good winter rainfall. Flowering conditions were ideal with warm weather and not too much rain and wind pressure, so bunch formation was lovely and even. The summer was cool which allowed the grapevines to grow without stress. The final ripening period was gentle and steady allowing optimum time for delicate fruit flavours to develop.
The 2021 vintage Cuthbert Cabernet is the 10th release of this commemorative wine. Fruit was harvested on the 24th of March 2021. The grapes were traditionally processed using open fermentation for 14 days on skins and then basket pressed in our 1928 press. The wine was matured for 17 months in French oak hogsheads. The winemaker has selected the best quality barrels to create this reserve Cabernet called "Cud”.
DESCRIPTION
Colour: Deep ruby.
Nose: Complex and elegant, aromas of mint, bay leaf, blackberry, mocha and a whiff of cedar.
Palate: Layers of rich mulberry and satsuma plumb. Supported by fine-textured chalky tannins and supple minerality that build slowly and linger on the finish.
A very classy Cabernet Sauvignon.
SERVING HINTS
We highly recommend decanting prior to serving.
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WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016 |
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