Only the very best makes it into our Family Selection range. We are so excited to present this wine to you. With luscious notes of cassis and black currant, accented by hints of black olives, vanillin and cedar. Its rich and velvety texture is supported by structured tannins, promising an age-worthy delight.
$48.00
Colour: Deep ruby
Aroma: Cassis, black currant with notes of black olive and vanillin.
Palate: Luscious notes of cassis and black currant, accented by hints of black olives, vanillin and cedar. Rich and velvety texture is supported by structured tannins.
Vintage: 2021
Grape Variety: Cabernet
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol 14%, Acidity 6.4 g/L, pH 3.62, RS <0.1 g/150ml glass
Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
Vinification: Combination of old & new American & French oak for 24 months
Vintage Conditions: Good winter rainfall meant near full soil moisture profiles at budburst. Moderate rain during early spring encouraged good shoot growth, with a quick and even flowering resulting in excellent fruit set. Mild & dry conditions, without any significant extremes continued throughout the growing season. Production levels were excellent, above long term averages and the mild & slow ripening conditions enabled strong varietal character to develop. Vintage was dry and the weather stable so fruit was harvested, at optimal flavour development and high natural acidity. A “goldilocks” vintage.
Vine Clone: LC14
Harvest Date: 1 May 2021
94 Wine Orbit- “With a perfect balance of fruity richness and stylish complexity, it reveals a beautiful bouquet of blackcurrant, tobacco, rich floral notes, cedar, and fragrant spices. The palate is equally satisfying, with excellent concentration and a smooth, flowing mouthfeel. The tannins are seamlessly infused, creating a sturdy yet harmonious structure that leads to a persistent and engaging finish.”- Sam Kim January 2024
93 Wine Showcase Magazine
92 Vinous – “There is an attractive detail to be found in this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Selection as it radiates with finely tuned cassis, gravel and violet aromas. Hearty flavours follow with a rich seam of firm tannins in support. A strong finish suggests significant aging potential over the next decade and beyond.” -Angus Hughson July 2023
91 Halliday- “Matured in a combination of old and new American and French oak for 24 months. A deep core of blackberries, raw cocoa pods and cardamom. Rosemary, oregano and bay leaf. The sweet vanillin oak just sits on top of the fruit but does add plenty of richness and a luxurious mouthfeel.”- Shanteh Wale February 2024
