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| Varietal: |
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51% CabSauv, 49% Shiraz |
| Vintage: |
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April 2004 |
| Vineyard: |
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Pretty Sally Vineyard for Cabernet |
| Region: |
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Central Victoria and Heathcote, Australia |
| Barrel
Maturation: |
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New French and American Oak Barrels |
| Pruning: |
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2.6 tons per acre |
| Alcohol: |
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14.1% |
| Current
Production: |
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4,800 Cases |
| Bottle
size: |
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750 ml |
| Release
date: |
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June 2006 |
| Soil Type: |
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Rocky fragments in sandy clay foam |
| Winemaker: |
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John Ellis |
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VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
2004 has been hailed as an extraordinary year across Victoria. It was one of the best years we’ve had for flowering, fruit set and crop levels. The vintage was abundant in both quantity and quality. The sunshine was plentiful, offering steady heat. We had average rains of 450 ml. Our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with a Heathcote neighbor’s Shiraz to make this bold wine. As is usual for our grapes, the elevation and maritime climate led to high grape sugar levels accompanied by excellent acidity. The resulting wine shows a generous, open and complex character.
WINEMAKING
The concentration and complexity come from our aggressive pruning and fine barrel aging. The wine was aged primarily in new French and American oak. Our Estate Cabernet is blended with Shiraz from a neighbor’s vineyard in Heathcote.
TASTING NOTES
Elegant, yet juicy and full of intricate flavors. Intense aromas of berries, plum, white pepper, baking spices and cumin. The palate is layered with flavors of bright berry fruit, pepper and hints of cacao. An elegant, complex wine.
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