2020 Morus Cabernet Sauvignon
Velvety Tannin | Graphite | Mulberry
$95.00
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Our finest cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Margaret River. The gravelly soils of the vineyard are flanked by the dominant native hard wood trees named Jarrah. Jarrah trees have become a favourable and exact biological indicator that the site is ideally matched to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fruit expression from this site includes violets, cassis and mulberry. Indeed, mulberry is a very attractive fruit character which is a unique part of the terroir expression of Margaret River Cabernet and our local heritage clone. This cuvee is named to reflect this unique mulberry character; Morus australis being the genus and species name for the mulberry tree.
AWARDS
97 pts Ray Jordan"A wine that twists and turns with new nuances and riches at every turn, before it comes together and straightens to its long finish. This is the pure essence of Margaret River Cabernet with loads of dense concentrated black fruits coated with subtle blue fruit fragrances. The palate reveals layers of chocolate and blackcurrant with nuanced black olive and graphite showing a little oyster shell minerality. As it breathes, it opens revealing more. A super wine."
96 pts Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin "The 2020 (Morus) marks the first time that Morus is sealed under stelvin, and it does have an impact on the wine in the glass. The vision is sharper, the flavours more distinct, the oak more clear to perceive. It tightens up all the edges and I believe it is better for it...the freshness of the fruit is a thing to behold....From 2016-2020 the vineyard remains true to the cuvee."
95pts JamesSuckling.com "The nose in incredibly complex and inviting with aromas of mulberries, dark chocolate, wild blackberries and cinnamon bark. The full-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins and acidity, giving notes of blackcurrants, violets, walnuts, graphite and licorice. Wonderfully vibrant and structured. Drink or hold."
ALCOHOL
14% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks
FOOD MATCHING
Grilled Argentinian beef ribs | any good cut of red meat | strong cheese
WINEMAKING
The fruit was harvested based on achieving a balance of tannin and flavour ripeness while maintaining fruit freshness.
MATURATION
55% new barrels until the wine has achieved its own harmony, which was 14 months. The barriques are primarily from forests in the Center of France, Troncais and a touch of Bertrange. The wine then enjoys another year in bottle before release.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Will mature gracefully for 15+ years