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Forest Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Forest Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Our Price: $29.99 / bottle (RRP $32.00)
Case: 6 bottles
Case Price: $179.94
From blocks 5, 6 and 7 planted ’75 (the oldest plantings of cabernet in the Great Southern), some block 10 higher density . Matured for 15 months in French barriques. Has the erect pride and self confidence of Mount Barker cabernet sauvignon. It sweeps away the oak, leaving a long spicy/savoury finish. 96 Points, James Halliday
The 2017 growing season in Mount Barker was long
and cool, beginning very wet and late. More than
800mm rainfall fell over 2016, well above the yearly
average. This initial wet period was broken by a dry
period in early Summer, however with moderate
temperatures. Good fruit set for most varieties
although veraison was late. The long cool season
lead to ripe seeds and skins, whilst maintaining
freshness in the fruit.
The fruit was picked over several small picks then
de-stemmed/crushed, chilled into mostly open
fermenters. Initial cold soak and then inoculated.
The fermenters were pumped over with aeration
twice a day; temperature was held around 25°C. The
wine was then pressed to French barriques for its
Malo-lactic fermentation, allowing a soft
integration of the grape and oak tannins. The wine
was blended, fined with egg whites and bottled after
15 months maturation.
Dark crimson with purple hues. Aromas of
blackberries, florals, dark chocolate and bay leaf.
The palate is plush and medium bodied with
blackcurrant, savoury and spicy flavors. Fine and
long tannin structure.
Region: Greath Southern, WA Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14%
From blocks 5, 6 and 7 planted ’75 (the oldest plantings of cabernet in the Great Southern), some block 10 higher density . Matured for 15 months in French barriques. Has the erect pride and self confidence of Mount Barker cabernet sauvignon. It sweeps away the oak, leaving a long spicy/savoury finish. 96 Points, James Halliday
