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Forester Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
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The handpicked fruit was held in cold storage overnight prior to crushing to assist in the cold soak before fermentation. Fermentation was strictly controlled at 22-24ยบ Celsius in our small open fermenters with heading down boards. Gentle extraction (a Forester Estate style) was achieved by daily draining wine away from the skins and returning back over. After two weeks in the open fermenters the wine was pressed to a blend of new and older French oak barriques to complete the primary and malo-lactic ferment.
Colour: Deep red with violet hue
Aroma: Shows tremendous evolution in bouquet as it opens. Initially a mixture of dark earth, plum pudding and coffee bean. There is a growth in the juicy primary fruit aromas of black and blue forest berries.
Palate: Excellent structure, complexity and depth of flavour. Concentrated blackberries, current and plum fruits at the core with a fruit-chocolate sweetness adding weight. Acid is well balanced and combines with very fine dry tannin to provide a seamless and elegant length to the wine. A keeper.
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| Don't Pay: $28
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WBW Rating: 91/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Margaret River WA |
Winemaker: Kevin McKay & Todd Payne
Drink now until: 2018
Alc/Vol: 14 %
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