Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Majella
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93 pts (2023 review); James Suckling 91 pts (Dec 2022); Langtons/Erin Larkin 93 pts; positive reviews from Australian wine press and regional show medals

Tasting Note
Cassis and blackberry with characteristic eucalypt, mint and bay‑leaf notes, plus cedar and dark chocolate. Medium‑full palate, juicy acidity, plush ripe fruit and fine dusty tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye/steak, beef short ribs, aged cheddar and hard cheeses. Asian: beef rendang, char siu, Korean BBQ, Chinese red‑braised beef, mushroom hotpot/stir‑fry.

Production Method
Fermented in static and rotary stainless‑steel fermenters, finished in 300L French oak; matured ~18 months in new and second‑use French oak hogsheads; parcels kept separate before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Majella, founded by the Lynn (Lynn family) in 1968, is a 60+ ha estate in Coonawarra; renowned for classic cabernet made by long‑time winemakers (Bruce Gregory et al.).