Description

DENSE, RICH AND COMPLEX BARREL AGED CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Rich, dark blackcurrants, cassis and savoury black olive notes. Elegant, plush entry with raspberry and floral notes unfolding into darker fruits, cedar and tar notes on the palate.  Elegant, wine with real depth, length and layers of complexity, allow time to unfold.

The classic stunning Hawke’s Bay Summer. Warm, long and dry resulting in wines of real depth, richness, character and excellent cellaring potential.

Winemaking
Hand picked and destemmed with 100% whole berries
Cold soaked for 4-5 days and fermented in small open top fermenters
24 months in new (30%) and old French oak barrels.
Unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyards
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Merlot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc. Apex Vineyard, Bridge Pa. Gravels Vineyard, Fernhill

pH 3.70 TA 6.5g/L Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
93/100  – The Real Review – Bob Campbell Master of Wine