The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nose: The wine displays aromas of cassis and cedar are followed by blackcurrant, violet and mint intricately layered with hints of spice, eucalypt, cedarwood, and tobacco leaf. from extended premium oak maturation.

Palate:The favourable conditions of the vintage have imbued the wine with a depth of flavour that is both rich and refined. The palate is a smooth interplay of mint and cassis, underscored by a structure that is robust yet nuanced. The influence of fine-grained tannins and the careful selection of French oak support the wine's flavours, creating a finish that is both smooth and enduring.

Colour: A deep garnet colour with brick red at the rim.

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry/Sweet: Dry

Vintage: 2018

Range: The Visionary

Blend or Single: Single Variety

Region: Clare Valley

Wine Body: Full

Oak Maturation: The wine was matured in a selection of premium fine-grained French oak barriques and Hogsheads (50% new, 50% one-year-old). After approximately 12 months, a barrel selection assessment was undertaken to identify those deemed as ‘exceptional’. These batches of wines were then blended together and returned to barrel for a further 12 months maturation. The wine then underwent a further 3-4 years maturation in bottle before release.

Vintage Condition: The vintage stands as a remarkable highlight, potentially ranking as one of the finest red wine vintages in recent decades, if not the last century. The season's climatic conditions were near-ideal, characterised by a slightly cooler and drier weather that kept the vines in a state of perfect balance and health, poised for optimal fruit ripening.

Cellaring Notes: Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a long term under ideal conditions.

Alcohol Volume: 14.5

Residual Sugar: 0.7

Standard Drinks:

pH: 3.5

Trophies Awarded: 4