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Rosily Vineyard

The Cartographer 2021

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SKU: CART21

The cooler growing conditions of 2021 produced cabernet fruit that our winemaker felt was better suited to the medium-bodied Cartographer blend than to a straight cabernet sauvignon.  As a result, we chose not to produce a 2021 cabernet - and all the fruit earmarked for a straight cabernet (inculding parcels that would normally go into our reserve cabernet) went into this "super vintage" of Cartographer 2021.

Appearance: Clear, bright, deep ruby red with a slight purple hue.

Nose: Fresh mix of floral and red fruits notes with mint, spice and gum leaf hints.

Palate: Displaying herb, dark cherry, plum and black olive flavours with a smooth finish.
Grainy, elegant tannins flow through to the finish.

Cellaring:  The higher than usual proportion of cabernet in this vintage of The Cartographer will ensure it cellars well for at least seven to eight years from the release date (December 2022)

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Appellation
Wilyabrup
Harvest Date
7th, 10th and 15th and 16th of March 2021 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 25th March (Merlot) and 29th March 2021 (Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot)
Aging
18 Months maturation in French Oak (35% new)
Bottling Date
17th November 2022
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The various components of this wine are all grown on carefully selected soil types that match the variety - the cabernet is from the gravelly top of the hill, the franc and merlot from the deeper alluvial soils close to the creek, and the petit verdot and malbec from intermediate soils suited to their moderate growth habits.
Production Notes
The cooler growing conditions of 2021 produced cabernet fruit that our winemaker felt was better suited to the medium-bodied Cartographer blend than to a straight cabernet sauvignon. As a result, we chose not to produce a 2021 cabernet - and all the fruit earmarked for a straight cabernet (inculding parcels that would normally go into our reserve cabernet) went into this "super vintage" of Cartographer 2021.
Production
Average Production (over 20 years) – 710 cases 2021 Production – 1087 cases
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