Chapel HillGorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet Sauvignon
McLaren Vale, Australia
About this product
Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale, AustraliaGrown at Chapel Hill on one of the most cherished estate-vineyards, this Cabernet Sauvignon has been crafted from grapes entirely sourced from the Gorge Block. Gentle and patient winemaking is preferred to ensure that the wine expresses the unique site characters. The selectively harvested grapes were gently crushed, fermented in an open fermenter and hand plunged to facilitate subtle tannin extraction. After 12 days on skins the fermenter was basket pressed and the free run and pressing fractions were combined. The wine was then aged for 20 months in 100% tight grained French oak. The proportion of new oak was kept low to encourage the continued expression of the characters that are exclusive to the vineyard site. To preserve purity and character the wine is made with minimal additions and is allowed to clarify naturally without the use of fining or filtration. Shallow, rocky soils result in a complex array of fruit characters as well as a mouth-watering fine grained tannin structure. Open grape bunches and thick grape skins result in a wine that is both powerful and graceful.
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited
Grown at Chapel Hill on one of the most cherished estate-vineyards, this Cabernet Sauvignon has been crafted from grapes entirely sourced from the Gorge Block. Gentle and patient winemaking is preferred to ensure that the wine expresses the unique site characters. The selectively harvested grapes were gently crushed, fermented in an open fermenter and hand plunged to facilitate subtle tannin extraction. After 12 days on skins the fermenter was basket pressed and the free run and pressing fractions were combined. The wine was then aged for 20 months in 100% tight grained French oak. The proportion of new oak was kept low to encourage the continued expression of the characters that are exclusive to the vineyard site. To preserve purity and character the wine is made with minimal additions and is allowed to clarify naturally without the use of fining or filtration. Shallow, rocky soils result in a complex array of fruit characters as well as a mouth-watering fine grained tannin structure. Open grape bunches and thick grape skins result in a wine that is both powerful and graceful.
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeCabernet Sauvignon
- Size750ML
- RegionMcLaren Vale
- Current Vintage2021 - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- Brand NameChapel Hill
- Wine MakerMichael Fragos
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2021
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
This is very good Vale cabernet. Broad, full and yet beautifully delineated by an escarpment of kelpy salinity, embedded oak and maritime freshness with an accent of hedgerow and mint to accentuate lift. Currant, olive and dried sage are buried amidst. The finish is long and forceful, yet the signature is one of savoury refinement over sheer oomph.
Discover Your Next Pour
Sponsored
Ratings and Reviews
WRITE A REVIEW
Be the first to write a review.