2004 CLARE VALLEY WATERVALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

view the 2003 Clare Valley Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon
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STYLE —

A full bodied yet balanced wine of immense drinkability.

VITICULTURE —

The fruit for this wine is sourced off our winery vineyard. Soil profile is brown to red loam over limestone. Yield was 3 tonnes/acre.

VINIFICATION —

Following a hot burst of weather in early February, mild conditions prevailed to the end of vintage. The slow ripening allowed for a full spectrum of flavours and produced wines with length and balance – this was an excellent vintage for Cabernet Sauvignon in the Clare Valley. The grapes were harvested in early April. Fermented in static fermenters on skins through to dryness and then basket pressed – the basket pressing helps to soften tannins and builds the mid palate. Matured in a selection of American oak hogsheads for 30 months. Alcohol 14.5%v/v

TASTING NOTES —

Made from 100% Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon. Herbaceous, blackcurrant/cassis aromas are evident on the nose. Robust berry fruit flavours intertwine with fine tannins and subtle oak. This round, full bodied style is a result of basket pressing, finishing with an alluring depth of flavour. Cellaring potential of 5-7 years.

AWARDS —

1 Bronze medal

Correspondence -
PO Box 977, North Adelaide 5006, South Australia.
T- 08) 8344 4079 F - 08) 8342 1379
Winery -
Leasingham / Mintaro Rd, Leasingham, Clare Valley 5452, South Australia.
T - 08) 8843 0199 F - 08) 8843 0299