Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Majella
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, 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
Gold medal — 2023 James Halliday Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge; 95 points (James Halliday’s The Wine Companion) review cited; highly recommended in Australian Wine Guide

Tasting Note
Dark magenta with concentrated blackcurrant, plum and mulberry, bright eucalyptus/mint lift, cedar, vanilla and subtle tobacco; fine dusty tannins and long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew; aged cheddar or gouda; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), char siu pork, Szechuan beef or hoisin-glazed duck.

Production Method
Fermented in static and rotary stainless steel, finished in 300L barrels; matured 18 months in new and second-use French oak hogsheads; parcels kept separate prior to blending and bottling off-site.

Vineyard Info
Majella Wines, a renowned Coonawarra producer, is celebrated for terra rossa vineyards and premium Cabernet; winemakers Bruce Gregory and Michael Marcus craft age-worthy, trophy-winning wines.