gb 88 Cabernet Sauvignon
{THE FRUIT}
gb by Grant Burge expresses the true flavours of South Australia’s most renowned grape growing regions. The wines are fresh, flavoursome and fruit driven, well balanced and consistent, and ready for you to enjoy now! An excellent growing season allowed maximum development of varietal Cabernet characters and concentration of flavours. The fruit was harvested from growers in the Barossa, and from respected premium growers in South Australia's Riverland.
{THE WINEMAKING}
The fruit was crushed and de-stemmed, before fermentation could begin in stainless steel tanks for seven days. The wine was pumped over three times a day and free run and pressings were combined for added colour and structure. The wine was matured in a combination of American and French oak hogsheads for 12 months before bottling.
{THE COMMENTS}
This 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon wine is deep purple in colour and has an extremely intense nose with blackcurrant and rich ripe red berry fruit aromas bursting from the glass. Reflective of the warm 2008/2009 season the characteristic following on from the nose with ripe jammy fruit flavours, stewed plums and rhubarb sweetness adding to the complexity. The oak influence adds elements of spice and defines the tannins structure; typical of cabernet the tannins are firm, the wine length long and the wine has a complex finish; a perfect choice to be enjoyed with roast meats or a warming hearty stew filled with vegetables and a side of mash.
(at first wine in range)