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| Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 | |
| THE GRAPES |
Grapes
for ths wine have come from:
Michael & Margo Kefford Kurrajong Estate, Avenel Goulburn Valley, Vicroria |
| WINEMAKING | The grapes have been fermented in open vats
for
16 days,
drained and skins pressed. The wine has then undergone induced malolactic fermentation to soften the flavours. This has taken 7 weeks. Storage in French and American Oak barrels of various ages followed for a minimum of 4 years. It has then been medium and sterile filtered prior to bottling. |
| TASTING NOTES | Deep
purple red colour. Aromas of plum and cherry, with liqueur chocolate and a touch of spice. These are also evident on the smooth, creamy palate. A lingering, fruity finish. |
| PRICE | $16 per bottle at cellar door |
| ALCOHOL / VOL | 14.0% or 8.3 standard drinks |