2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Background
Produced from grapes grown in just a few selected rows from within the expertly and skillfully tendered Koolama Estate vineyard located on one of Pemberton's most elevated vineyard sites.
The 8 tonnes of grapes were fermented in an open vat prior to extended maturation in quality French oak barrels. The superb environmental conditions experienced in 2007 allow this wine to be presented to the market in a form that gives further support to the suitability of this noble variety to the emerging Pemberton Wine Region.
Colour
Deep brick red with crimson edges.
Nose
Blueberry, blackberry and violets dominate the complex aromas. The oak influenced aromas are expressed as vanillin and toasty characters with support from a subtle yet very attractive toffee underlay.
Palate
The palate displays a mouth filling flavour impact that exceeds the intensity standards expected in a medium bodied premium wine. The combination of the sweet berry fruit and fine grain tannins structure around a soft acidity ensures that this wine delivers immediate enjoyment. The lovely, silky smooth and long finish is supported by a comforting warmth contributed by the nicely detectable alcohol influences associated with grapes picked at optimum ripeness. An outstanding varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from a region better known for earlier ripening varieties.
The wine will continue to soften under ideal storage conditions until 2015.
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Background
Produced from grapes grown in just a few selected rows from within the expertly and skillfully tendered Koolama Estate vineyard located on one of Pemberton's most elevated vineyard sites.
The 8 tonnes of grapes were fermented in an open vat prior to extended maturation in quality French oak barrels. The superb environmental conditions experienced in 2007 allow this wine to be presented to the market in a form that gives further support to the suitability of this noble variety to the emerging Pemberton Wine Region.
Colour
Deep brick red with crimson edges.
Nose
Blueberry, blackberry and violets dominate the complex aromas. The oak influenced aromas are expressed as vanillin and toasty characters with support from a subtle yet very attractive toffee underlay.
Palate
The palate displays a mouth filling flavour impact that exceeds the intensity standards expected in a medium bodied premium wine. The combination of the sweet berry fruit and fine grain tannins structure around a soft acidity ensures that this wine delivers immediate enjoyment. The lovely, silky smooth and long finish is supported by a comforting warmth contributed by the nicely detectable alcohol influences associated with grapes picked at optimum ripeness. An outstanding varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from a region better known for earlier ripening varieties.
The wine will continue to soften under ideal storage conditions until 2015.
Price per dozen: $250
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