Monterra

McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Vintage 2017 was a fine growing season, with warm days balanced by consistently cool nights. It was a relatively dry season with grapes ripening a touch earlier than usual. The first Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested in the middle of February and the last coming in the first week of March. Weather conditions prior to harvest were also mostly dry, ensuring perfectly healthy fruit.
The core of the blend comes from our own estate vineyard at California Road in the heart of the McLaren Vale region. Our viticulturalist insists on perfectly ripe, healthy grapes,
low yields and harvesting at precisely the right time.
Tasting Note
Classic blackberry cassis along with cigar box on the nose and palate, with a touch of spice and silky tannins. A medium-bodied wine with integrated complex flavours, smooth tannins and lingering pleasant finsih.
This 2017 Monterra Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed now, or will benefit with short term cellaring of 3 - 5 years. If you can wait!
Vinification
Harvested in the cool of the early morning to preserve fruit structure. Extended time on skins pre and post ferment to allow gentle extraction.