D'Arenberg Coppermine Rd Cab Sauv- Aged Release 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Coppermine Rd Cab Sauv- Aged Release
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 94 pts; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 90; positive reviews from Decanter and specialist retailers (museum/aged release noted)

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis and blackcurrant with violets, mint and bay leaf; cedar, tobacco and mocha from oak. Full-bodied with chalky, firm tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye/steak, roast lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-batch open fermentation with headed-down boards and some foot treading; basket-pressed, matured ~18 months in French oak (small % new); no fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by d'Arenberg (Osborn family). Sourced from the low-yield Coppermine Road vineyard planted to a near‑extinct Cabernet clone adjacent to the winery.