Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:   April 2007 Vineyard:   Pretty Sally Vineyard Region:   Central Victoria, Australia Barrel Maturation:   Stainless steel Pruning:   2.1 tons per acre Alcohol:   12.0% Current Production:   1200 Cases Bottle size:   750 ml Release date:   October, 2008 Trellis System:   VSP, 1.5mt by 3mt Soil Type:   Rocky fragments, sandy clay loam Winemaker:   John Ellis

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION

2007 vintage was a challenging one in Victoria, given the continued drought and strong frost during a few days in Sept and Oct 2006. The frost hit very close to home but we were very fortunate.. The Pretty Sally Hills, which border our vineyard, shielded us from the frost that affected so many vineyards in other areas in Victoria. Our yields were down but the fruit was excellent and concentrated. We’ve been able to continue our carefully managed irrigation program with the water from our reservoirs, containing rain and well water. We are focused on sustainable farming, implementing strict earth-friendly vineyard management practices.

WINEMAKING
The wine is made exclusively from the free-run juice of our estate Cabernet Sauvignon. It was fermented in temperature–controlled stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was done to dryness with no malolactic fermentation. There was no use of oak as our aim is to allow this exceptional fruit to show off its purest and fullest expression.

TASTING NOTES
An elegant, dry, watermelon-colored Rosé. Bright, strong aromasa of cantaloupe and strawberry, evolving into a light but strong juicy raspberry flavor. The result is a subtle yet distinctive wine as some of the best Provence Rosés.

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