| 种类
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
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Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
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| 年份
2018
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2018 |
| 容量
750 mL
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750 mL |
| Closure
Cork
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Cork |
| 最佳品鉴期
2028 – 2055
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2028 – 2055 |
"A-Grade cabernet and A-Grade shiraz from a wonderful harvest; new French and American oak barrels of the highest quality … and that much-coveted ingredient, time."
- Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker
| 98 Points - Tyson Stelzer |
| 19.5+ Points - Matthew Jukes |
| 18.5 Points - Richard Hemming MW |
Deep, bright dense crimson, black core.
Youthful and fresh. An ascent of dark summer pudding aromatics, underpinned by a blackberry/mulberry/loganberry fruit base. Citrus higher notes (possibly) compliments of French oak … the sandalwood and vanillin accompaniment, definitely so! Wafts of black cardamom, stalked by sweeter notes of milk chocolate, crème brulée. Inviting.
Even – an excellent line across palate; fine and persistent. Acidity – more than likely aligned to the fruit descriptors noted: cumquat, pomegranate and persimmon. A grated texture with gritty tannins … and its savoury demeanour also contributing to a ‘textural dryness’. Dusty, shaved dark-chocolate flavours (unlike nose) and a sprinkle of chocolate dust and sweet paprika. A challenge to unravel varietal components – no tension, relaxed in tandem.
Winter started relatively dry with increased rainfall occurring in the second half. The Barossa Valley vines entered the growing season with healthy soil moisture profiles well down into the root-zone. Spring was warm and dry encouraging an early start to the growing season. A spell of cooler weather around budburst slowed vine phenology yet climatic conditions for flowering and fruit-set were optimal in all regions. Prevailing conditions favoured the growth of protective vine canopies. Summer was warm, with the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra regions all experiencing heat spells greater than 35°C in January coupled with below-average rainfall. The warm weather delayed veraison by a few weeks, a pattern also reflected in Wrattonbully and Robe. A very dry finish to summer coupled with an unseasonably warm autumn ensured both shiraz and cabernet sauvignon achieved ample ripeness with exceptional flavour and intensity.
| GRAPE VARIETY
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz
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55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz |
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| VINEYARD REGION
Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, Clare Valley
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Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, Clare Valley |
| 葡萄酒分析
酒精浓度: 14.5%, pH: 3.60, Acidity: 7.1g/L
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酒精浓度: 14.5%, pH: 3.60, Acidity: 7.1g/L |
| MATURATION
19 months in French oak hogsheads (54% new, 46% 1-y.o.)
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19 months in French oak hogsheads (54% new, 46% 1-y.o.) |
Two limited releases, made from parcels destined for our flagships. This powerful pair were released sequentially, but are designed to be collected together.
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