Tasting note
Aromas of leather and black currant extend into a palate mingling with sweet berries and pepper. An extended finish lingering over soft ripe tannins. This is a big wine.
Vinification:
After extensive bunch and berry selection the grapes were cold soaked over a 5 day period before undergoing extended fermentation in cooled stainless steel tanks. Regular punch downs and aerated pump-overs with further carbonic maceration post fermentation for up to 10 days ensured the optimum flavour extraction. The wine was then racked, pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation and a further 6 months maturation in a selection of different French barrels before unfiltered bottling.
Blend information:
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 9% Tempranillo