2001 Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromas exhibit classic Margaret River Cabernet characters of mint, chocolate and cigar box all blending harmoniously with dusty French oak.

  • Awards:

    94 Points Ray Jordan, Wine Western Australia’s Best 2003.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Hamelin Bay`s 2001 CABERNET SAUVIGNON has brilliant clarity with medium intensity, ruby red centre and a pink red hue.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas exhibit classic Margaret River Cabernet characters of mint, chocolate and cigar box all blending harmoniously with dusty French oak.

  • Palate:

    The palate is elegantly structured with sweet voluminous fruit and an obvious slippery tannic finish drawing the drinker back for more.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Fermented in stainless steel static fermenters and left on skins for 15 to 36 days post fermentation.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2003 to 2006;

  • Oak Treatment:

    100% matured in French oak, 40% new for 15 months

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with roast turkey or mushroom risotto.

  • Alcohol:

    14.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    1.2g/L

  • pH:

    3.54

  • Acidity:

    6.5

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2001

  • Bottling Date:

    December 2002

  • Tasting Notes:

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