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 |    ÂDeep crimson with ruby hues. Lifted aromas of dark bramble and black cherry with subtle notes of cedar, crushed fresh herbs, bay leaf, violets and sandalwood. An intense and layered palate of cherry, blackcurrant, cassis, savoury herbs and bay leaf, with excellent balance, length and fine-grained tannins.
Product Information
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grape variety breakdown
100% single-vineyard cabernet sauvignon grown at Light Pass in the Barossa Valley, planted in the late 1970s.
- Technical Details
- Alcohol: 13.5% | pH:
3.56
| Acidity:6.19g/L
| Volume: 750mls
- Harvest Date
26 â 27 February
- Maturation
Matured in 8% new and 92% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.
- Background
The Barossa has been home to grapegrowing and winemaking families for six generations. Stephenâs great-uncle Julius Henschke grew up at the family winery, and in his adult years became a famous craftsman, artist and sculptor. Julius was recognised for ornate headstones and angel sculptures at Gnadenberg Cemetery, as well as his most famous work, the inspiring War Memorial on North Terrace in Adelaide. His Angel of Compassion and Duty sculptures are acclaimed across the country. Juliusâ craft focused on the most pristine white Angaston marble quarried next to the cabernet sauvignon vineyard at Light Pass, planted on ancient red clay and limestone soil, which brings out exquisite flavour and structure in the wine.
- Cellaring potential
Excellent vintage; 20+ years (from vintage).
- Serving Temperature
17°C
Vintage Description
Average winter rainfall was followed by minor frost events late in September and spring rains in early October. Budburst was even with good fruitfulness although heat bursts in late November affected fruit set. Strong winds in early December caused some damage to the canopies but the fruit remained disease free. January was mild and dry with a short heat wave late in the month at veraison, followed by rainfall in early February. The lead up to vintage and conditions during ripening remained cool, cloudy but dry. The fruit showing balanced acidity, excellent colour and great flavour development.