2019 Freycinet Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

• Producer: Freycinet
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot
• Region: Bicheno
• Alcohol: 13.8%
• Net volume: 750ml
• Vintage: 2019

A unique expression of place, this wine is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) complimented by Merlot (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%), all from 25 – 30 year old vines. Deep ruby with a hint of purple, heady aromas of cigar box, cassis and liquorice fill the glass. The supple and harmonious palate melds juicy plums, ripe berries and black currant with liquorice, spice, herbs and black olives which are further complemented by attractively integrated savoury oak. Extended maturation in French oak barriques has created fine, silty tannins and a long finish, promising to reward with careful cellaring up to 20 years.

Our sheltered amphitheatre site provides additional warmth, allowing for the development of bold and richly flavoured wines.
Mature vines are meticulously hand tended and handpicked, ensuring optimal ripeness. In the winery, fruit is hand sorted and destemmed to ensure fragrance and intensity of flavour. The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a sprinkling of Cabernet Franc ensures the ideal balance of plush berry fruit, spice and herbaceous, savoury complexity. Extended post ferment maceration and long maturation in barriques has allowed for the development of assertive yet elegant tannins.
 

Vintage Conditions
 

The 2019 season produced a classic high quality east coast vintage.
Winter and spring were warmer and drier leading to earlier budburst
which followed through to an to earlier harvest. The mild conditions in combination with well-timed rains through summer and autumn enabled moderate yields to ripen optimally, producing excellent quality fruit  acrossall varieties. 

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