Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
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Cabernet Sauvignon has been the backbone of the Margaret River region since the first vineyards were planted in the late 1960’s. All of the top producers in the region are recognised for the quality of their premium Cabernet Sauvignon and/or blends. Producers such as Moss Wood and Cullen in particular have established international reputations for these wines originating from the Willyabrup sub region of Margaret River.
Download Tasting Notes for this Wine (PDF)» Tasting Notes
Appearance
Clear, bright, deep red / purple with a crimson hue.
Nose
Strong varietal definition including blackberry and cassis fruits with well-integrated cedary oak.
Palate
Medium to full bodied wine with typical regional blackcurrant, olive, mint and earthy flavours supported by new french oak.
Cellaring
Enjoy on release or cellar for eight to ten years.
» Technical Data
Amount
12.38 tonnes
Cropping Level
2.23 tonnes / acre
Harvest Dates
18th and 26th of March 2008
Alcohol/Volume
14%
Oak Treatment
18 months maturation in French oak (48% new)
» Production History
2002: 800 cases; 2003: 780 cases; 2004: 1100 cases; 2005: 600 cases, 2006: 610 cases, 2007: 525 cases, 2008: 620 cases
» Reviews / Awards
"Elegance and style captured perfectly with the distinctive regional mix of sinewy tannins, lengthy black currant and black olive fruit and some nice savoury French oak. Impressive long finish and a structure that seems to sum up what was a very good vintage throughout Margaret River" 92 Points. Ray Jordan, The West Australian, 22nd April 2010
- GOLD 2009 Margaret River Wine Show