2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
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Description
| Grape Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon - estate grown |
| Oak Maturation | 18 months 80% French & 20% American Oak |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Release Date | August 2008 |
| Cellaring Potential | Up to 8 years |
THE VINTAGE |
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| The 2008 vintage was in early March, which is about our average time for harvesting chardonnay. The winter was mild and wet as usual, followed by an excellent spring. The transition from spring to summer was sharp. The summer months were dry with average temperatures. The incidence of disease was very low. Given this & the great dry summer conditions, the resulting fruit was magnificent. The Chardonnay was easily managed under these conditions, was disease free and required few sprays. The fruit | |
THE WINEMAKING |
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WINEMAKERS ASSESSMENT |
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| Colour | Brick red with deep ruby red with a crimson hue |
| Nose | A complex nose of cedar, eucalyptus & cassis with hints of tobacco & clove |
| Palate | Initial vibrant flavours of raspberry jam lead to a richer blackcurrant & chocolate mint with velvety tannins, with a complex finish of coffee & toasty oak. |
| Cuisine | Roast beef; Peppered Steak; Lamb; Pasta; Coffee |
| Additives | Contains sulphites |
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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
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