Two Hands Sexy Beast McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Australia)

Description

This wine display a deep crimson red in the glass, turning mid-red towards the meniscus. Aromas are expressed of blue and red currant with classic leafy Cabernet detail. Notes of cigar ash, wild herbs and aromatic woods with incense smoke. The palate is medium to full bodied, starts with classic cabernet austerity yet quickly breathes up, showing classic McLaren Vale generosity. Acidity is bright and perfectly folded into the wine. Tannins are classic in nature and provide a very stern and savoury backbone to frame the wine around. The fruit profile weaves between blue to red fruit spectrum, showing notes of satsuma plum, red and black currants. Floral and incense detail gives the palate lots of pop and energy. Class. 

The many parcels making up this wine were crushed into and fermented in open top vessels, with regular pump overs (three daily over peak fermentation) to extract colour, flavour and tannins. Average time 'on skins' was 14 days. The batches were then drained and pressed to tank and then racked to barrel for oak maturation. 

10% new Transaud French oak hogsheads. Remainder in one to seven year old French oak hogsheads. 

Food Pairing: Enjoy with exotic dishes lightly spiced or rich chocolate based desserts.