Richard Hamilton Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2.00 trophy

1.00 gold

International Judge's Trophy at 2009 McLaren Vale Wineshow
Trophy - Best Cabernet - 2009 McLaren Vale Wineshow
90pts Huon Hooke
5 Star Winery - James Halliday Wine Companion 2010

The fruit selected for this wine comes from four vineyard blocks to the south of the McLaren Vale township. The oldest of the vines, planted in 1968 on our winery block, provides the backbone of the blend. Some barrel fermentation has been used to enhance the aroma of the wine. On final blending a little 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon was used to add highlights to the fruit. Our philosophy is to augment, rather than dominate, the fruit with oak and as a result 25% of the oak is new or one year old, with the remaining being used in the previous blends.

Colour:
Deep full vibrant red

Bouquet:
Ripe fragrant cassis and peppermint nose with attractive scented vanilla and coffee overtones arising from integrated oak.

Palate:
Long bright elegantly structured palate showing persistent varietal fruit and fine grained tannins

Appealing on release and has sufficient structure for 8-10 years of cellaring.