Ripe & rich with balanced fruit
Varietal flavours lead to fine grained, savoury tannins
Enjoy this rich fruity drop with wild duck or venison dishes
Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Australia)
Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Australia)
Accolades
Awarded 92/100 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018
Awarded 17.5/20 Points
Raymond Chan, Oct 2018
Description
Deep red with hints of garnet at the edge of the glass. Blackcurrant and liquorice fruit paired with subtle leaf and savoury spice on the nose. The palate is ripe and rich with balanced fruit and oak. Varietal flavours of cassis, nutmeg and plum lead to fine grained, savoury tannins.
An above average wet spring and cooler than average summer temperatures led to a later start to picking than normal. This combined with a long and mild ripening period meant that our fruit developed to a beautiful level of maturity on the vine. This has led to outstanding flavours and perfumed, expressive wines. The colours are vibrant and tannins are silky with a fine savoury finish.
Harvest was carried out at night. Once destemmed the fruit was pumped over 2 or 3 times daily depending on colour, tannin and flavour extraction. The must was pressed after 6-8 days, malolactic fermentation was carried out in tank prior to French oak maturation for 10 to 12 months depending on the parcel. Post blending minimal fining and filtration were used.
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