Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A wine of elegance and stature, featuring a combination of cassis and blueberry notes with a hint of pencil shavings. This full-bodied wine has richness from the oak, a smooth tannin structure, and hints of dark chocolate flavour following through on the palate.
Vineyard Notes
100% estate grown grapes from Dry Creek Vineyard, planted in 2009.
Production Notes
100% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Notes
The grapes for this reserve wine were hand-harvested and sorted before destemming and crush. A 2-day cold soak allowed for optimal fruit extraction before fermentation. During fermentation, a combination of punchdowns and pump-overs were completed for the extraction of flavour, tannins, and colour. A further post maceration of 8 days were done on completion of fermentation for further colour and fine tannin extraction. The grapes were gently pressed and matured in 225L French oak barrels for 15 months including 55% new oak and 45% 2nd fill barrels.
Food Pairing Notes
This rich and versatile wine pairs well with grilled steak, vegetarian lasagna with eggplant, a decadent chocolate dessert, or savour it on its own as you relax by the fireplace.
