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Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This pinnacle release Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from the very finest fruit selection and is entirely estate grown and bottled on the Taylor family estate in the Clare Valley, South Australia.

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Tasting Notes

A dark garnet red with a vibrant vermilion hue.

Hints of wintergreen, dark cherry, black currants, dark plum, cassis, blueberries, mocha, cedar, cigar box and subtle choc mint.

The wine is rich, generous and multi-layered with understated elegance. Classic blackcurrant, dark cherry and varietal mint characters intertwine perfectly with the hallmark long, fine tannins on the palate. The finish is perfectly poised and boldly declares the stature of the wine; full of the potential for greatness.
Vinification

Post MLF, the wine was transferred to a selection of fine-grained French oak barrels – 40 % in new oak and the balance in a selection of two and three year old barrels, specifically selected for cedar, tobacco and spice characters. After 12 months a painstaking barrel selection assessment was undertaken to identify those parcels deemed as ‘exceptional’ and these were returned to barrel for a further 8 months maturation prior to bottling in April 2017.
Vintage conditions

The growing season in the lead up to vintage 2014 saw average autumn and winter rainfalls and temperatures in line with long term averages. The rainfall for spring was below average; however vine vigour was still good due to the presence of subsurface moisture from regular winter rains. During the first week of December there was a cool change and 16 mm of rain fell. The remainder of the month and the first half of January were dry and warm with thankfully no heatwaves due to regular cool changes. From mid-January to mid-February however, hot conditions prevailed which delayed véraison. Harvest commenced early due to hot conditions through most of January and February. A big downpour of rain mid-February bought the hot conditions to an end and for the remainder of the month, conditions were mild with cooler than average temperatures. These cooler conditions retained acid levels and slowed sugar development thus crucially allowing time for the flavours to develop. The mild conditions continued through March, allowing ideal tannin and flavour development to occur in the red varieties.
Vineyard

Clare Valley
Technical details
- Acid: 7.06
- Alc %: 14.0
- PH: 3.43
- Residual Sugar: 0.73
Cellaring Notes

Up to 20 years from vintage.

Colour A dark garnet red with a vibrant vermilion hue.

NoseHints of wintergreen, dark cherry, black currants, dark plum, cassis, blueberries, mocha, cedar, cigar box and subtle choc mint.

PalateThe wine is rich, generous and multi-layered with understated elegance. Classic blackcurrant, dark cherry and varietal mint characters intertwine perfectly with the hallmark long, fine tannins on the palate. The finish is perfectly poised and boldly declares the stature of the wine; full of the potential for greatness.

Post MLF, the wine was transferred to a selection of fine-grained French oak barrels – 40 % in new oak and the balance in a selection of two and three year old barrels, specifically selected for cedar, tobacco and spice characters. After 12 months a painstaking barrel selection assessment was undertaken to identify those parcels deemed as ‘exceptional’ and these were returned to barrel for a further 8 months maturation prior to bottling in April 2017.

The growing season in the lead up to vintage 2014 saw average autumn and winter rainfalls and temperatures in line with long term averages. The rainfall for spring was below average; however vine vigour was still good due to the presence of subsurface moisture from regular winter rains. During the first week of December there was a cool change and 16 mm of rain fell. The remainder of the month and the first half of January were dry and warm with thankfully no heatwaves due to regular cool changes. From mid-January to mid-February however, hot conditions prevailed which delayed véraison. Harvest commenced early due to hot conditions through most of January and February. A big downpour of rain mid-February bought the hot conditions to an end and for the remainder of the month, conditions were mild with cooler than average temperatures. These cooler conditions retained acid levels and slowed sugar development thus crucially allowing time for the flavours to develop. The mild conditions continued through March, allowing ideal tannin and flavour development to occur in the red varieties.

Clare Valley

Acid: 7.06

Alc %: 14.0

PH: 3.43

Residual Sugar: 0.73

Up to 20 years from vintage.

Reviews

Huon Hooke,

1 Feb 2019

96 points

The bouquet is powerful cassis and a lick of peppermint, with fruit leading over a relatively subtle oak background. The wine is very intense and powerful, with masses of firm tannins and a big parting grip. The concentration is impressive as is the density of flavour and tannin. Powerful and very long. It's still a baby and needs time. The tannins are well-managed. A top wine with a big future.

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Maryann Worobiec,

1 Mar 2019

Smooth and lush, with appealing notes of milk chocolate and framboise on a thick and velvety frame, with juicy berry accents and details of vanilla bean, spice and cedar. Shows plenty of harmony.

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