Winemaker: Pooles Rock Wines Usher Tinkler

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Orange

Alcohol: 14.5 %

pH: 3.52

Total Acidity: 7.0 g/l

Winemaking:

The cabernet was picked in stages from various blocks when optimum fruit and ripe tannin flavours were achieved. The grapes were crushed and chilled to small open fermenters where they cold soaked for three days prior to fermentation. The ferment was pumped over three times a day to fully extract flavour, colour and tannin from the skins. At the end of ferment the wine was left on skins for six weeks, which has given the wine a complex tannin structure and the ability to age well in the bottle. The wine was matured in a combination of new and used French oak barriques for nine months prior to blending and bottling.

Colour: Dark purple

Bouquet:

This wine displays aromas of blackberry, cassis and typical leafy, dusty undertones, with hints of vanilla and spice.

Palate:

This Cabernet Sauvignon is classic in flavour and structure showing good depth of ripe blackcurrant fruit, and concentrated chocolate flavours, with well balanced French oak and firm, ripe tannins.

Cellaring: 5 years +

Food Suggestions: Slow roasted beef or rack of lamb