2021 Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon
Red berry perfumes | fleshy tannins
$28.00
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A classic and unhindered expression of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, sculpted tannins and lifted red berry perfumes. A paragon of personality, purpose and approachability for those who enjoy soft tannins, succulent red fruits and simply love wine. Aromas of cassis, red cherries and bright red fruit underpinned by a seamless palate of raspberries, plum skin, bright red fruits and silky, textured tannin on the finish.
AWARDS
91pts Halliday Wine Companion "The Discovery range offers great value and good drinking. Here's a prime example, ready to enjoy thanks to it's supple tannins, light spray of cassis, currants and dark chocolate infused with mint. It also has an intriguing aroma of warm terracotta. Not overly complex - it doesn't need to be. It does need to be fresh and inviting, and it is."
91pts Mel Moore "..has an abundance of fresh fruit aromas; blackcurrants, blueberries and cranberries, with a crunch of leaf and vanilla oak. This wine has a lovely palate weight - again, textural and elegant - with balance between fruit power and acidity, ending in a chalky tannin grip. Great value drinking from Bruce Dukes."
ALCOHOL
14.0% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks
FOOD MATCHING
Seared kangaroo kebabs | steak | hard cheese
GROWING SEASON
A dry and sun-drenched summer in 2020 led to fantastic fertility, perfectly moderated by a mild winter and a long cool spring. A hot and dry start to summer 2021 led to beautiful vine growth, followed by a cool ripening season with sporadic summer rains. The resultant wines are characterized by intense aromatics, coating natural acidity, and ultra-fine tannin and tension.
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon 95%, Malbec 4%, Merlot 1%
WINEMAKING
The parcels of fruit were fermented and matured separately in French oak for a year. They were blended just before bottling based on a precise tasting profile.
MATURATION
Seasoned French oak barriques for 12 months. Mainly from the Allier and Center of France forests.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Up to 5 years, but delicious now.
HARVESTED
14th April 2021