cabernets

2004

tasting notes

blend:
a blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc

colour:
deep and vibrant with strong purples. Lovely deep reds from the Cabernet Sauvignon and softer reds from the Cabernet Franc component

nose:
fruit driven aromas of blackberries and black cherries with a fragrant vanilla background

palate:
a soft, balanced and approachable wine. The sweetness of the fruit flavors are enhanced by the oak vanillin and the soft textural structure of the wine.

cellaring potential:
cellaring potential of 3-5 years. Will accompany a varied range of foods and should suit white meats in its youth and move into red meats as it develops some bottle character

vintage conditions:
a pleasantly warm lead in to what turned out to be a cool harvest.