Kaesler Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaesler
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
5%. Halliday Wine Companion: 93 pts (2023); The Real Review: 91 pts (2024); Royal Melbourne Wine Show: 92 pts (2023); James Halliday Cabernet Challenge: Trophy (2023). Retailer listing shows a 94 score

Tasting Note
Blackberry, plum, kirsch, vanilla and lavender aromas with spice and sandalwood oak; full-bodied palate of blackcurrant and dark plum, chalky ripe tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, roast beef, portobello mushroom dishes. Asian: beef bulgogi, char siu, Cantonese roast meats, Sichuan pepper beef, umami-rich mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested estate fruit; fermented on skins 9 days (19–28°C), pressed to stainless, then completed malolactic in new and 1‑year French oak barriques for ~20 months. Topped monthly.

Vineyard Info
Kaesler is a Barossa family estate owning multiple vineyards with old-vine material; focuses on estate-grown fruit from Barossa subregions and traditional winemaking. Established vineyards date back to 19th century.