D'Arenberg High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistent strong value scores historically (Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~89–91 on various vintages; Wine Enthusiast ~89–90). Competition medals include Sydney Int'l (Blue-Gold/Top 100 2018), TEXSOM Gold (2016), IWC Bronze (2015)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with cedar, red capsicum, bay leaf and violet. Fine, chalky tannins, balanced oak spice and a long, savory finish. Power and elegance in equal measure.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roast lamb, beef goulash, aged cheddar; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese-style char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Malaysian beef rendang.

Production Method
Gentle crushing, small-batch open fermenters with foot-treading, basket-pressed; fermented/aged in old oak barriques; minimal racking, no fining or filtration. Estate biodynamic/organic practices.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned d'Arenberg, founded 1912 (Chester Osborn), ~200+ ha in McLaren Vale; largest certified biodynamic grower in Australia, known for traditional, small-batch winemaking.