A powerful, richly textured Margaret River Cabernet with cassis, blackberry, dried herbs, cedar and a long, supple finish.
Margaret River / Australian Wine
Collection Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon
£33.99
In stock
About This Wine
The Wine
Handpicked Wines’ 2018 Collection Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon was made from fruit sourced from multiple Margaret River growers, including old Juniper Estate Cabernet with Wilyabrup pedigree. The bunches were destemmed and fermented in open fermenters with plunging and pump overs.
- Producer
- Handpicked Wines
- Region
- Margaret River
- Country
- Australian Wine
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Full Bodied, Richly Textured
- Aging Potential
- Drink through 2033
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Cassis, blackberry, blood plum, freshly cut sage, dried herbs, dark chocolate, star anise and young cedar.
On the Palate
Taut, composed and powerful, with dark fruit, savoury herbs and sheets of supple tannin.
Finish
Long, textural and persistent.
- Body
-
Light Full
- Dry / Sweetness
-
Dry Sweet
- Tannins
-
Low High
- Acidity
-
Low High
Food Pairing
Cheese, Game, Red Meat
Serving Suggestions
- Serving temperature
- 16–18°C
- Glass type
- Bordeaux
- Aging potential
- Drink through 2033
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Technical Details
- Bottle size
- 750ml
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Serving temperature
- 16–18°C
Terroir
Margaret River’s warm, dry growing season is moderated by cooling ocean breezes. Fruit for this wine includes Wilyabrup and Wallcliffe sites, supporting slow ripening, depth of flavour and lively acidity.