K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The 2017 K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon offers restrained cool climate Cabernet aromas of cassis, herbs and blackberries. The palate is structured and elegant with blackberries, cassis and chocolate complemented by fine tannins and a touch of mint on the long finish.
Wine Structure
There are FIVE dimensions for tasting wine:
- Sweetness: The amount of sugar that remains in the wine after fermentation.
- Body: How light or heavy a wine feels in your mouth.
- Acidity: The tangy and crisp flavours that makes a wine taste fresh.
- Tannins: The bitter flavours in wine that create a drying sensation in the mouth.
- Flavour Notes: The subtle tastes and smells that are unique to each wine. Learn More
This wine's structure
Wine Structure
There are FIVE dimensions for tasting wine:
- Sweetness: The amount of sugar that remains in the wine after fermentation.
- Body: How light or heavy a wine feels in your mouth.
- Acidity: The tangy and crisp flavours that makes a wine taste fresh.
- Tannins: The bitter flavours in wine that create a drying sensation in the mouth.
- Flavour Notes: The subtle tastes and smells that are unique to each wine. Learn More
More details for this wine
| Brand | GMH BY: Geoff Hardy |
|---|---|
| Region | South Eastern Australia |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.9g/L |
| Acid | 6.2g/L |
| Cellar | Drink now or to 2029 |
| Food Pairing | Try the K1 Cabernet Sauvignon with a herb crusted lamb rack. |
| Notes | Story: Open canopies and low yields at the Kuitpo vineyard ensure that our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are matured to optimum ripeness. Vintage: Spring and summer were cooler than normal with above average rainfall and the 2017 vintage happened much later than usual. The combination of those factors and dry weather for most of the harvest resulted in higher yields and excellent quality across regions. Nose: This wine offers restrained cool climate Cabernet aromas of cassis, herbs and blackberries. Palate: The palate is structured and elegant with blackberries, cassis and chocolate complemented by fine tannins and a touch of mint on the long finish. Pairing: Try the K1 Cabernet Sauvignon with a herb crusted lamb rack. Oak maturation: 30% new French oak for 18 months. |
| Country | Australia |
Wine Structure
There are FIVE dimensions for tasting wine:
- Sweetness: The amount of sugar that remains in the wine after fermentation.
- Body: How light or heavy a wine feels in your mouth.
- Acidity: The tangy and crisp flavours that makes a wine taste fresh.
- Tannins: The bitter flavours in wine that create a drying sensation in the mouth.
- Flavour Notes: The subtle tastes and smells that are unique to each wine. Learn More
This wine's structure
Wine Structure
There are FIVE dimensions for tasting wine:
- Sweetness: The amount of sugar that remains in the wine after fermentation.
- Body: How light or heavy a wine feels in your mouth.
- Acidity: The tangy and crisp flavours that makes a wine taste fresh.
- Tannins: The bitter flavours in wine that create a drying sensation in the mouth.
- Flavour Notes: The subtle tastes and smells that are unique to each wine. Learn More
More details for this wine
| Brand | GMH BY: Geoff Hardy |
|---|---|
| Region | South Eastern Australia |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.9g/L |
| Acid | 6.2g/L |
| Cellar | Drink now or to 2029 |
| Food Pairing | Try the K1 Cabernet Sauvignon with a herb crusted lamb rack. |
| Notes | Story: Open canopies and low yields at the Kuitpo vineyard ensure that our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are matured to optimum ripeness. Vintage: Spring and summer were cooler than normal with above average rainfall and the 2017 vintage happened much later than usual. The combination of those factors and dry weather for most of the harvest resulted in higher yields and excellent quality across regions. Nose: This wine offers restrained cool climate Cabernet aromas of cassis, herbs and blackberries. Palate: The palate is structured and elegant with blackberries, cassis and chocolate complemented by fine tannins and a touch of mint on the long finish. Pairing: Try the K1 Cabernet Sauvignon with a herb crusted lamb rack. Oak maturation: 30% new French oak for 18 months. |
| Country | Australia |
