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Reserve Cornerstone (Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec) 2014 750ml

The grapes were carefully handpicked, then crushed and fermented in small 3-tonne open fermenters. Each batch was hand-plunged and allowed varying periods of post-ferment skin contact to enhance complexity and structure. After pressing off, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was aged in a mix of French (90%) and American (10%) oak barriques, adding subtle layers of flavour and depth.

Tasting Notes

Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec grapes the bouquet and palate of this expression offers complexity, integration, a snapshot of a rather good vintage and bottle-age worth waiting for. Flavours of fresh and dried berry fruits, firm tannins and medium+ acidity there’s black berry and plum, some bottler chocolate and clove spice. Still integrating through near its plateau this is a delicious wine to be enjoyed alongside cheeses and meaty stews, pastas dishes that include olive.

Analysis at bottling

pH 3.64 | T.A. 5.7 g/l | RS DRY | Alcohol 14%