2019 Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
$28.00
Made from the original plantings in 1983 and 1986. Matured in French oak Barriques for 15 months this wine highlights Cabernet from the Great Southern off mature vines.
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Tasting Notes
Made from the original plantings in 1983 and 1986. Matured in French oak Barriques for 15 months this wine highlights Cabernet from the Great Southern, off mature vines.
Colour: Deep red colour.
Bouquet: Varietal bouquet which shows blackberry and cassis aromas, backed by hints of choc mint, dried bay leaf and cedary oak characters.
Palate: Blackberry and cassis fill the front palate, providing weight and generosity, leading into firm tannin structure on the mid palate. Fresh acidity, interwoven through the palate, provide balance to the tannin structure, creating drive and length. Dried bay leaf and subtle choc mint join the cedary oak characters in offering layers of complexity to compliment the balance of the mid palate. A long, fine finish caps of a Cabernet Sauvignon of poise and balance.
Food Accompaniment: An ideal accompaniment to red meats and hearty dishes. Will also go well with ripe cheeses at the end of a meal.
Cellaring Potential: Will continue to improve and develop complexity with age; cellar for 10 to 15 years.
92 Points, “Matured in French oak (one-third new) for 15 months. Despite the cool year, low alcohol and cool region, there is not a hint of green to be seen here. This is very fine, restrained and pretty, with cassis, fresh tobacco leaf, cocoa nib and hints of blood plum. The acidity and tannins are as one, weaving a DNA chain between themselves and the fruit. The palate is pure to the core. Wonderful. Delicate.” Erin Larkin, Wine Companion
Harvest Date: 18 April 2019
Bottling Date: 14 August 2020
Alc: 13%
pH: 3.60
T.A.: 5.9 g/L
Residual sugar: 0 g/L
Vegan friendly
Minimal sulphites used
Here’s a few older vintage tasting notes for those that have some of our wines in their cellars. These notes were written upon release of each of these wines.
2019 Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
95 Points, Wine Companion
2017 Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2015 Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
94 Points, Wine Companion
