Kaesler Age of Light Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaesler
Label Name:
 
Age of Light Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), Petit Verdot (16%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable praise and scores for the Age of Light series: James Suckling ~96 points (2018); The Wine Front ~96 points (vintage reviews); strong reviews from Matthew Jukes and Vintage Journal; extremely

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum with violet, cedar, tobacco and a hint of dark chocolate; finely grained, succulent tannins and a long, poised finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye/porterhouse steak, roast lamb, aged cheddar and hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese char siu or Peking duck, Indonesian beef rendang, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand‑picked, small‑batch fermentation; matured 18–20 months in Bordeaux/French barriques (substantial new oak use), minimal fining, light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Kaesler Wines, Barossa Valley estate with vines dating to 1893; renowned for old‑vine Shiraz and premium small‑batch releases, focusing on regenerative viticulture and concentrated fruit.