2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturation in tight grained French oak barriques gives this cabernet beautiful sweet flesh and structure. 91 points - Huon Hooke.

  • Awards:

    Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine’s 100 Top New Releases 91 points by Huon Hooke
    8.6/10 Max Crus/ The Daily Examiner.
    Bronze: Perth Royal
    Decanter Magazine UK - 16 points

  • Region:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Colour:

    The wine has a vibrant pink red hue with a deep red centre.

  • Bouquet:

    The nose exhibits dusty chocolate, red berry and plum fruit.

  • Palate:

    The palate shows restraint, with medium weight and excellent back palate, finishing with appetisingly dry fine tannins.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2011, maximum 2014

  • Oak Treatment:

    42% barrel matured in new French Oak, 58%
    one year old

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with Filet Mignon or Osso Bucco.

  • Alcohol:

    13.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.7 g/L

  • pH:

    3.47

  • Acidity:

    6.23

  • Bottling Date:

    December 2007

  • Tasting Notes:

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