St John's Road Line and Length Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (12 x 750mL) SA

Description:

Every Saturday in summer, our Aussie cricketers take to the pitch hoping to take more wickets than the opposition. For a successful spell, the bowler strives to achieve line and length with every ball. Similarly when blending our Cabernet we look for line and length in every barrel; lines of structure and tannin and length of fruit flavour.

The 2017 vintage was one of high yields and quality with good winter rains providing perfect growing conditions. Average temperatures and low rainfall throughout March and April created ideal conditions for steady, consistent ripening and flavour development.

Following picking the grapes were fermented in 10T and 20T open and closed fermenters for 11 days at 22C. The open fermenters allow for tannin development and elongation which softens the palate and the closed fermenters and cool temperatures help to retain aromatics. Malolactic fermentation was then completed in stainless steel and majority of the blend stayed in stainless steel for maturation to create a vibrant, juicy, bouncy Cabernet. A small portion was barreled down to French oak for 8 months.

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Every Saturday in summer, our Aussie cricketers take to the pitch hoping to take more wickets than the opposition. For a successful spell, the bowler strives to achieve line and length with every ball. Similarly when blending our Cabernet we look for line and length in every barrel; lines of structure and tannin and length of fruit flavour.

The 2017 vintage was one of high yields and quality with good winter rains providing perfect growing conditions. Average temperatures and low rainfall throughout March and April created ideal conditions for steady, consistent ripening and flavour development.

Following picking the grapes were fermented in 10T and 20T open and closed fermenters for 11 days at 22C. The open fermenters allow for tannin development and elongation which softens the palate and the closed fermenters and cool temperatures help to retain aromatics. Malolactic fermentation was then completed in stainless steel and majority of the blend stayed in stainless steel for maturation to create a vibrant, juicy, bouncy Cabernet. A small portion was barreled down to French oak for 8 months.

Region:
SA - Other South Australian
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Winery Tasting Notes

Notes Image

Colour

Deep ruby core with purple flecks

Aroma

Up-front varietal nose with fleshy, plum fruits and a touch of herbal tea and earthy notes.

Palate

Bright, fresh authentic Cabernet flavours of blackcurrant and herbal notes. Good fruit weight in the mid palate leading to a long and moreish finish.

Food Match

Sticky lamb chops with honey glazed roast vegetables.

Cellaring

Up to 10 years.

Other Information

  • 2017 vintage
  • 12 x 750mL units
  • SA - Other South Australian, South Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 14% alc.

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