NZ
Australia
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97 Points
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95 Points
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95 Points
Blackberry fruit with layers of chocolate and a touch of dried sage. The tannins are serious, yet generous and long, with hints of cassis giving length and power to the finish.
18 months in new and seasoned French oak puncheons
Drink now or cellar confidently for 15 - 20 years from vintage
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Description
The Ashmead block has consistently produced small parcels of excellent quality fruit. The vineyard, planted 1944 (now over 60 years old), was almost destroyed in 1997 to make way for higher yielding vines, however the family made the decision to promote the vineyard to a higher destiny – thus the Ashmead, a superior example of Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in a mix of new French Oak Hogsheads from about 8 different coopers.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Oaky, Red Fruits
Palate:Chocolate, Plum, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
Description
The Ashmead block has consistently produced small parcels of excellent quality fruit. The vineyard, planted 1944 (now over 60 years old), was almost destroyed in 1997 to make way for higher yielding vines, however the family made the decision to promote the vineyard to a higher destiny – thus the Ashmead, a superior example of Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in a mix of new French Oak Hogsheads from about 8 different coopers.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Oaky, Red Fruits
Palate:
Chocolate, Plum, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Oaky, Red Fruits
Chocolate, Plum, Spice
Game
Red Meat