$58.99 NZD
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The 2020 Hentley Farm Cabernet Sauvignon has flavours of Rhubarb, black tea, charred meat, rosemary choc-mint and spearmint, the wine is fresh and vibrant with cocoa powder tannins.
| Brand | Hentley Farm |
|---|---|
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Country | Australia |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 14.5 % |
| Dry → Sweet | 10% |
Variety Blend 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Pre-Vintage Rainfall: Average winter rainfall Dry conditions from spring through to summer Temperature: High winds at flowering Hot late spring and early summer leading to average summer temperatures Upshot: Inconsistent flowering and fruit set Low crops Vintage Rainfall: Early February rain event Dry otherwise Temperature: Warm days and cool nights Upshot: Consistent ripening conditions Perfect extended flavour development High natural acid Intense flavours and vibrancy of fruit Vineyard Estate: C-Block and E-Block: very shallow red clay loam overlying shattered limestone North-south row orientations Elevated eastern aspect Upshot: Reduced natural vine vigour Intense and vibrant flavour profile Winemaking Fermentation: De-stemmed Partial extended skin maceration - ranging from 5 to 55 days on skins Oak: French - 10% new, 90% old Natural malolactic fermentation 10 months maturation Tech. Analysis: Alcohol - 14.5% pH – 3.5 Acid – 6.5g/L RS – <1.0g/L Noteworthy Dates Harvested: 21st February - 20th March 2020 Bottled: December 2020 Released: July 2021 Sensorial Information Profile: Rhubarb Black tea Charred meat Rosemary Choc-mint Spearmint Texture: Cocoa powder tannins Fresh and vibrant Characteristics Animal: Grey Wolf Vehicle: BMW 2 Series Coupé Musical: Classical Oboe