Cameron Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

{Awards Tally}

Gold Medals 1
Silver Medals 12
Bronze Medals 32
Trophies 1

{Tasting Notes}

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Vineyard Range Cameron Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

{THE FRUIT}

The grapes for this wine were picked from Grant's Cammeron Vale vineyard, which was planted between 1971 and 1975, in a fertile area between Lyndoch and Williamstown, which a portion sourced from the cool Eden Valley. The maturity of the vines is clearly evident in the intensity and full flavour of the wine. The 2008 vintage began earlier than expected due to an early heat wave, however the aspect of the vineyard protected the fruit allowing it to display varietal character, concentration and flavour.

{THE WINEMAKING}

After crushing and de-stemming, the juice was fermented on skins for seven days, with temperatures peaking at 26ºC early in the fermentation, then brought down to 22ºC. To add structure and colour, a quarter of the blend was left on skins for 30 days. At the end of fermentation and extended maceration, parcels of the wine were transferred to new French oak and some new American oak to completion malolactic fermentation. The entire blend was then transferred to oak to mature for 20 months.

{THE COMMENTS}

The 2008 Cameron Vale Cabernet is inky black in colour with vibrant purple hues. The wine presents distinct varietal aromas of blackcurrant, plums and menthol with a hint of savoury spice courtesy of the French oak. The palate is generous with dark fruits, ripe plums, mint and chocolate supported by ne, silken tannins and integrated oak characters. The balance of this wine ensures a long and rewarding nish. The intense and complex characters of this wine would be a delicious match to aged beef or roasted kangaroo fillets with a sautéed mushroom sauce and a side of steamed green beans and broccoli.

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