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Region: Langhorne Creek
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Malbec (17%), Petit Verdot (8%), Merlot (6%) and Cabernet Franc (1%)
First Glance: Rich, Layered, Dark Fruits, Spice
The Wine:
Individual blocks are de-stemmed (Malbec and Petit Verdot de-stemmed only) & crushed to open fermenters. Pumped over up to 4 times daily during peak fermentation. Drained and pressed at or about dryness (varietal dependent) after 9 to 12 days on skins. Settled for 24 hours before racking to oak for MLF. The wine spends 12 months in 25% new French oak puncheons and hogsheads.
This wine is layered and complex with red berry and darker fruit aromas. These characters continue onto the palate, with fruit layers supported by fine oak tannin and lively berry persistence. After a period of cellaring, it is normal for some sediment to form; decanting one - two hours prior to drinking is recommended. Enjoyed in its youth, or cellar for 10-20 years.
