Grigori

Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Early vine growth was strong with cool conditions experienced and ample soil moisture available. Extra water allocation in the Riverland district was a bonus and most vignerons experienced good flowering despite the record heat-wave experienced in November.

This heat-wave however, was moderated by significant rainfall in the latter half of the month. Vintage itself saw warm but not extreme temperatures from January onwards. Slightly warmer night time temperatures combined with the dry conditions, meant an early start to harvesting, but unlike other recent vintages, most vineyards were in great health and with good canopy balance.

Fruits are fermented nicely under a temperature controlled stain steel tank. Pump over twice a day during fermentation to gently extract tannin and flavour from skin. The depth of fruit flavour and bold tannin structure achieved meant that from the beginning this wine was built to last. Fermentation was completed in oak barrels.

The wine shows a deep purple in colour. The nose offers a varietal expression with plum and black olive and a hint of herbaceous. Balanced well with vanilla and chocolate oak aroma.

Balanced oak and plums flavours with healthy hints of herbs and tobacco in the mouth.