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Hemera Estate2018 Hemera Estate Limited Release Cabernet Franc
About this product
The limited release philosophy
Hemera Estate’s Limited Release collection enables us to showcase the most unique wines of the vintage, whether it be fruit from a specific block within our vineyard, or
a distinctive parcel or variety that has proven itself to be outstanding. This collection enables us to bring to you in their purest form the wines that have most excited us in
the winery.
Vintage conditions
The 2018 growing season got off to the right start with winter rainfall 10% up on the average, however as the growing season progressed, rainfall was down
throughout spring and summer. Dry soils combined with warmer temperatures allowed for quick canopy growth and perfect flowering and fruit set. Higher than
average temperatures in January and significantly higher February night time
temperatures (5.8 ̊C above average) brought the onset of harvest earlier than normal. The Indian summer through March and April ensured both full flavour and colour development.
Winemaking
Daily sampling prior to harvest ensured that the grapes were picked at optimum flavour ripeness. Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed into a five tonne open fermenter where twice daily pump-overs provided soft tannin extraction. After
the completion of fermentation, the wine was basket pressed to a combination of new (25%) and one year old (75%) French oak hogsheads for 18 months. The wine is
neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Dark crimson verging on black with a ruby rim.
Aroma: Perfumed violets, blueberry and Dutch liquorice. Subtle wafts of choc mint, maraschino cherry with delicate spices of pink peppercorn and nutmeg.
Palate: Concentrated sweet red currant, wild raspberry and cocoa powder flood the mouth. Fine red apple acidity gives focus and precision. Beautiful fine French
oak tannins delicately blanket the fruit core.
Technical notes
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region (GI): Barossa Valley, Estate grown
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.60
TA: 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.7g/L
Bottled: 18 September 2019
Hemera Estate’s Limited Release collection enables us to showcase the most unique wines of the vintage, whether it be fruit from a specific block within our vineyard, or
a distinctive parcel or variety that has proven itself to be outstanding. This collection enables us to bring to you in their purest form the wines that have most excited us in
the winery.
Vintage conditions
The 2018 growing season got off to the right start with winter rainfall 10% up on the average, however as the growing season progressed, rainfall was down
throughout spring and summer. Dry soils combined with warmer temperatures allowed for quick canopy growth and perfect flowering and fruit set. Higher than
average temperatures in January and significantly higher February night time
temperatures (5.8 ̊C above average) brought the onset of harvest earlier than normal. The Indian summer through March and April ensured both full flavour and colour development.
Winemaking
Daily sampling prior to harvest ensured that the grapes were picked at optimum flavour ripeness. Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed into a five tonne open fermenter where twice daily pump-overs provided soft tannin extraction. After
the completion of fermentation, the wine was basket pressed to a combination of new (25%) and one year old (75%) French oak hogsheads for 18 months. The wine is
neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Dark crimson verging on black with a ruby rim.
Aroma: Perfumed violets, blueberry and Dutch liquorice. Subtle wafts of choc mint, maraschino cherry with delicate spices of pink peppercorn and nutmeg.
Palate: Concentrated sweet red currant, wild raspberry and cocoa powder flood the mouth. Fine red apple acidity gives focus and precision. Beautiful fine French
oak tannins delicately blanket the fruit core.
Technical notes
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region (GI): Barossa Valley, Estate grown
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.60
TA: 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.7g/L
Bottled: 18 September 2019
The limited release philosophy
Hemera Estate’s Limited Release collection enables us to showcase the most unique wines of the vintage, whether it be fruit from a specific block within our vineyard, or
a distinctive parcel or variety that has proven itself to be outstanding. This collection enables us to bring to you in their purest form the wines that have most excited us in
the winery.
Vintage conditions
The 2018 growing season got off to the right start with winter rainfall 10% up on the average, however as the growing season progressed, rainfall was down
throughout spring and summer. Dry soils combined with warmer temperatures allowed for quick canopy growth and perfect flowering and fruit set. Higher than
average temperatures in January and significantly higher February night time
temperatures (5.8 ̊C above average) brought the onset of harvest earlier than normal. The Indian summer through March and April ensured both full flavour and colour development.
Winemaking
Daily sampling prior to harvest ensured that the grapes were picked at optimum flavour ripeness. Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed into a five tonne open fermenter where twice daily pump-overs provided soft tannin extraction. After
the completion of fermentation, the wine was basket pressed to a combination of new (25%) and one year old (75%) French oak hogsheads for 18 months. The wine is
neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Dark crimson verging on black with a ruby rim.
Aroma: Perfumed violets, blueberry and Dutch liquorice. Subtle wafts of choc mint, maraschino cherry with delicate spices of pink peppercorn and nutmeg.
Palate: Concentrated sweet red currant, wild raspberry and cocoa powder flood the mouth. Fine red apple acidity gives focus and precision. Beautiful fine French
oak tannins delicately blanket the fruit core.
Technical notes
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region (GI): Barossa Valley, Estate grown
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.60
TA: 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.7g/L
Bottled: 18 September 2019
Hemera Estate’s Limited Release collection enables us to showcase the most unique wines of the vintage, whether it be fruit from a specific block within our vineyard, or
a distinctive parcel or variety that has proven itself to be outstanding. This collection enables us to bring to you in their purest form the wines that have most excited us in
the winery.
Vintage conditions
The 2018 growing season got off to the right start with winter rainfall 10% up on the average, however as the growing season progressed, rainfall was down
throughout spring and summer. Dry soils combined with warmer temperatures allowed for quick canopy growth and perfect flowering and fruit set. Higher than
average temperatures in January and significantly higher February night time
temperatures (5.8 ̊C above average) brought the onset of harvest earlier than normal. The Indian summer through March and April ensured both full flavour and colour development.
Winemaking
Daily sampling prior to harvest ensured that the grapes were picked at optimum flavour ripeness. Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed into a five tonne open fermenter where twice daily pump-overs provided soft tannin extraction. After
the completion of fermentation, the wine was basket pressed to a combination of new (25%) and one year old (75%) French oak hogsheads for 18 months. The wine is
neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Dark crimson verging on black with a ruby rim.
Aroma: Perfumed violets, blueberry and Dutch liquorice. Subtle wafts of choc mint, maraschino cherry with delicate spices of pink peppercorn and nutmeg.
Palate: Concentrated sweet red currant, wild raspberry and cocoa powder flood the mouth. Fine red apple acidity gives focus and precision. Beautiful fine French
oak tannins delicately blanket the fruit core.
Technical notes
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region (GI): Barossa Valley, Estate grown
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.60
TA: 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.7g/L
Bottled: 18 September 2019
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeCabernet Franc
- Size750mL
- RegionBarossa Valley
- Current Vintage2018
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- Brand NameHemera Estate
- Wine MakerJason Barrette
- Food MatchLamb
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
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