Iconique BarriqueCabernet Sauvignon 2016
Pairs well with Beef
About this product
Pairs well with BeefAromatic cassis, blackberry and cherry jam follow through to an opulent bull- bodied palate with toasted Vanillan oak immersed in the layers of rich dark fruits and luscious tannins.This Wine is built to Cellar for the long term.
Winemaking
Handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon
was cold soaked for 10 days prior
to micro-fermenting in 900L French rotating barriques by wild yeast. The Barriques were rotated 9 times per day and followed by a 10 day post-ferment maceration. The free run juice and pressings were barreled separately in new oak for 18 months. Only the finest Barriques were selectively blended.
Aromatic cassis, blackberry and cherry jam follow through to an opulent bull- bodied palate with toasted Vanillan oak immersed in the layers of rich dark fruits and luscious tannins.This Wine is built to Cellar for the long term.
Winemaking
Handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon
was cold soaked for 10 days prior
to micro-fermenting in 900L French rotating barriques by wild yeast. The Barriques were rotated 9 times per day and followed by a 10 day post-ferment maceration. The free run juice and pressings were barreled separately in new oak for 18 months. Only the finest Barriques were selectively blended.
- TypeCabernet Sauvignon
- Size750mL
- RegionOrange
- Current Vintage2016
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateNew South Wales
- Brand NameIconique Barrique
- Wine MakerDuncan Cook
- Food MatchBeef
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon Winestate Magazine 2017 4.5 Stars 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon Winestate Magazine 2019 4.5 Stars 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon qwine blogspot 2019 93 points 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon London Wine Competition 2017 Bronze 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon London Wine Competition 2018 Bronze 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon Huon Hooke 2020 90 points 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon Boutique Wine Awards 2019 Bronze 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon ICCWS 2018 Bronze 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon NCCWS 2018 Bronze 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon Hilltops 2018 Bronze 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon NSWsmallwinemakerssow 2018 Silver 2016 iconique barrique Cabernet Sauvignon Cairns Wine Awards 2019 Silver
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Huon Hooke
Prolific Australian wine reviewer for Fairfax Media and The Real Review
Vintage 2016
90 points THE REAL REVIEW
Vintage 2016
WINESTATE MAGAZINE MAY JUNE 2018 EDITION
Very appealing floral berry aromas overlaid with nice oak characters. Velvety smooth in the mouth with good degree of berry fruit flavours and oak complexity.
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