Vineyard
Landsdale Vineyard, Mount Barker WA, planted 1996 east-west facing rows, ironstone gravel/loam soils, pesticide, herbicide-free vineyard practices.
 
Winemaking
Machine harvested, 10 days on fermentation on skins in open fermenters with hand plunging twice daily during ferment, reduced to daily and then weekly until the tannins were supple and integrated, cultured natural yeast, tank pressed, 16 months in seasoned French oak barriques.
 
Tasting Notes
Dark purple and bright in colour, with classic cool mint and lifted cassis bouquet with warm, cedar oak aromas. A brooding palate of blackcurrant, plums, chocolate and mocha flavours jostle for position, while a generous fruit ball forms in the mid-palate. Quality oak and time ensure long, soft and integrated tannin structure, wrapped in firm acidity – giving this Cabernet enhanced texture and complexity.
 
Technical
Minimal filtration, vegan fined and minimal sulphur on bottling to keep the wine fresh and lively.
 
Pairing
Pair with slow-roasted lamb, BBQ’s and firm cheeses
 
94 POINTS – Ken Gargett, The Wine Pilot
92 POINTS – Erin Larkin, James Halliday Wine Companion