The Cartographer 2014
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Appearance: Clear, bright, deep ruby red with a slight purple hue.
Nose: Fresh mix of red berries, spice and lightly toasted oak.
Palate: Displays gum leaf, dark cherry, plum and black olive flavours with a subtle savoury edge. Grainy tannins flow smoothly to the finish.
Cellaring: The quality of the 2014 vintage will ensure his wine will cellar for seven to nine years from the release date (01/04/18).
Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Appellation
Willyabrup
Harvest Date
20th March 2014 (Petit Verdot), 3rd of April (Cabernet Franc and Merlot) and 4th of April (Cabernet Sauvignon) - all hand picked
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
At Rosily vineyard 2014 was a high yielding year, despite smaller than average bunches and smaller than average berries. Both veraison and harvest dates were generally within a week of average, and all the varieties in this blend were harvested at lower than average sugar levels and lower than average acid levels.
Winemaker Notes
2014 Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Merlot 20%, Petit Verdot 7%
Production
267 cases of the Cartographer were produced in 2014.
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