Knappstein Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Australia)

Description

Almond, Cherry, Herbal

"Sourced from the northern Clare district vineyards of the Knappstein estate, this shows plenty of what the region is justly famed for in terms of Cabernet. Importantly this wine has a genuine character about it, encouraged by judicious barrel maturation – older oak with just a 5% smidge of new wood. It makes all the difference in letting the black berry and currant fruit notes carry themselves across the more savoury elements, the bay leaf, kitchen herb and adult-level cacao, the compact, measured and tapering tannins, the medium-weighted ease of it all in synchronicity. Quite a serious wine with “now” drinkability as well as promising cellaring potential. Excellent value. And an extra note: this wine was awarded the best Cabernet in the Clare region trophy at the 2024 Halliday Cabernet Challenge" Wine Pilot

"Bright aromas of blackberries and red and black currants here, as well as fresh mint. It’s medium-bodied, silky and balanced with ripe, supple tannins. Plenty of freshness. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of juicy blackcurrants, dark chocolate and mint, accented by savoury notes of tobacco leaf. The palate is elegantly structured with classic flavours of chocolate and bay leaf, flowing through to ripe blackberries and fresh thyme to finish.

Fruit is grown on our Estate Vineyards. Situated at the northern end of the Clare Valley, this is the perfect climate for maturing our premium red grapes. Average age of vines is 35+ years old.

A wet spring, with record November rain saw full dams and soil moisture making for a positive start to the growing season. Favourable conditions throughout flowering and fruit set promoting quality and yield across all varieties. Cool conditions during December and January provided long steady ripening conditions, perfect for developing a combination of fruit flavours.