The Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nose: The wine has restrained aromas of mulberry, cassis and ripe blackcurrant, interwoven with notes of violets, mint, and plum. Layers of savoury cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and subtle licorice add depth, while a hint of cherry liqueur and spice enhance the bouquet’s complexity.

Palate:This substantial yet graceful wine delivers a generous palate with classic Cabernet Sauvignon structure, supported by the plush mid-palate of Merlot. Refined tannins and a fresh acid line provide youthful tension, guiding dark berry and subtle spice flavours across a seamless, persistent finish.

Colour: A deep crimson red with a garnet core and a brick red hue to the rim.

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry/Sweet: Dry

Vintage: 2018

Range: The Legacy

Blend or Single: Blend

Region: Clare Valley

Wine Body: Full

Oak Maturation: Maturation included a selection of rare fine-grained French oak, with the wine spending 30–36 months in oak (approximately 30% new) to achieve exceptional balance, complexity and longevity.

Vintage Condition: The 2018 vintage in South Australia unfolded under near-perfect conditions, marked by a classic Indian Summer where early autumn proved warmer than late summer. Minor rainfall events helped replenish soil moisture, while warm (but not hot) days provided extended hang time for the grapes. This slow, even ripening was particularly beneficial for Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing the development of exceptional flavour intensity, fine tannin structure and natural acidity. The season is regarded as one of the finest of the past two decades, with outstanding parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon selected for the creation of this wine.

Cellaring Notes: Up to 20 years from vintage. If enjoyed in its youth, decanting is recommended.

Alcohol Volume: 14.5

Residual Sugar: 0.8

Standard Drinks:

pH: 3.5

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