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2010 GCV Premium Cabernet Malbec
The 2010 GCV Premium Cabernet Malbec displays intense blackcurrant / mulberry fruit aromas along with some mocha and chocolate notes.
Quite concentrated on the palate, but manages to retain a degree of elegance that we expect to see in Cabernet based wines
2010 GCV Premium Cabernet Malbec
Overview
Tasting Notes
Deep red colour as is the norm with the red wines from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard. This wine displays intense blackcurrant / mulberry fruit aromas along with some mocha and chocolate notes. Quite concentrated on the palate, but manages to retain a degree of elegance that we expect to see in Cabernet based wines. It will take decade or so to reveal its undoubted potential. Excellent cellaring proposition.
Technical Detail
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular
Varietal
Cabernet 85%, 15% Malbec
Vineyard
Single vineyard
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years
14.5% Alcohol
Vintage Notes
Growing Season
The 2010 vintage was one of the earliest on record for the Clare Valley beginning in early February. While most of South Eastern Australia was affected by the continuance of a severe drought, rainfall in the Clare Valley was almost average. An early budburst followed by a warm spring and summer hastened the ripening of all varieties which meant timing of harvest was critical. The resultant wines have excellent up front flavour concentration and balanced acidity.
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were both machine and hand harvested, transported to the winery, crushed into 4t open fermenters, chilled and cold soaked for approx 4-5 days prior to the natural yeasts kicking in and beginning the ferment. Fermentation was completed within 12 days prior to the wine being pressed and run into new and used French 228L barrels for just on 18 months.