2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
4.5 Stars and Top Wine from winestate magazine

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
This was a very good vintage with warm dry conditions throughout March and April providing very favourable fruit flavours with excellent natural acid & balance

WINEMAKING NOTES
Favourable conditions allowed us to harvest the Cabernet Sauvignon in early April. A long ferment with up to 14 days on skins has resulted in a true Coonawarra classic Cabernet Sauvignon

WINE COLOUR
Very dark red with deep purple hue

WINE BOUQUET
Concentrated cassis with blackberry and currant aromas with a hint of oak that adds great complexity

WINE PALATE
This full bodied Coonawarra Cabernet has excellent balance from French and American oak with intense cassis flavours and hints of liquorice, chocolate and tannins to bring a beautiful silky soft finish.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHING
Enjoy with a Premium Steak

CELLARING NOTES
Drinking now to 2010

CRITICS NOTES
Yet to be reviewed

AWARDS TO DATE
93 points (4 1/2 Stars) "Top Wine" in Category, Winestate Magazine.
2006 Royal Adelaide Wine Show ~ Bronze Medal
2006 Cowra Wine Show ~ Bronze Medal
2006 Melbourne Wine Show ~ Bronze Medal
2006 Queensland Wine Show ~ Bronze Medal