Harvest/Winemaking
With a dryer than usual growing season, the estate vines produced small berries that resulted in intensely flavoured fruit. To maintain this natural intensity, minimal interference was adopted to highlight the essence of our estate fruit. Whole bunch ferments were submerged in small open-top fermenters to minimise any mechanical impact. This technique has resulted in a finely balanced wine that is driven by its varietal flavours and natural structure. The parcels were co-inoculated for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. It took eight days on skins to extract the perfect balance of structure and aromatics prior to pressing. The wine was then allowed to mature in both new and aged French oak barriques for 18 months.
Winemaker Comments
With a deep red and rich purple hue, the 2015 Estate Cabernet is a true varietal expression of the cool climate from which it hails. Bright red fruit aromatics are underpinned by the unmistakable varietal spice, tomato leaf and earthy characteristics. This is perfectly complemented by a finely balanced palate of brooding mulberry and black currant - all of which that finishes with hints of dark chocolate flavours that linger and bind to and a round and velvety tannin finish.
