2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 14%, Petit Verdot 13%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Region South Australia
Harvest Dates 28 March–12 April 2018
Fermentation Vessels Open fermenters, followed by barrel fermentation in new and old French oak
Pressing Method Basket Pressed After Foot Treading Two-Thirds Of The Way Through Fermentation
Oak Types New and old French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Small grape batches were gently crushed, fermented in open vessels, foot-trodden two-thirds through fermentation, basket pressed, and transferred to new and old French oak to finish fermentation; barrel ferments remained on lees without racking until final blending.
Tasting Notes Dense crimson-purple with a brick hue; green capsicum, herbs, blackcurrant, leaf, cassis, roasted capsicum, licorice, blueberries, mulberries and lavender; polished, powerful core with soft, crafted tannins
Producer Information
Website
Address
58 Osborn Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171, Australia
Phone
+61 (0)8 8329 4888
Email
Owner
Osborn family
Cellarmaster
Chester Osborn