Winemaking: Hand harvested, the Cabernet is berry
sorted and the Malbec is bunch sorted. The Cabernet
is destemmed, berry sorted and then crushed into
the half-tonne open fermenters. A small amount
of Cabernet (5%) was whole bunch fermented to
bring extra lift and perfume to the wine. Malbec
is destemmed to the small fermenters and hand
plunged twice daily. Maturation in French Bordeaux
shaped barrels; only 15% new oak to enhance the
juicy fruit palate and immediate enjoyment. Blending
immediately before bottling.
Varietals: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: Fruit was sourced from the Agincourt block
of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1995 and Malbec
planted in 1990. The Agincourt block is one of the
more sheltered blocks and the Cabernet clone is
highly aromatic and lifted.
Cellaring: Crafted to be approachable when young,
it will also continue to evolve for a further 5 years
or more under suitable cellaring conditions. The
aromatics and accessible fruit palate make this a
deliciously approachable young Cabernet blend.