SINGLE SITE Cabernet Sauignon

RELEASE LOCATION:Private Order Only
VINTAGE:2018
WINERY:Driftwood Estate
WINEMAKER:Kane Grove
COUNTRY:Australia
REGION:Margaret River
TYPE:Red
VARIETAL:Cabernet Sauvignon
Stock Status: Private Order Only

Intro: Driftwood Estate is a family-owned, boutique winery, located in the heart of Wilyabrup, Margaret River. The vineyard, draped on picturesque gravelly slopes a stones throw from the indian ocean, provides the free-draining soils and the mild maritime climate perfect for creating flavourful wines of character and distinction.

Description: The Single Site Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are from specially selected blocks that show a true expression of its origin, representing the elegance, intensity and pedigree of Driftwood Estate. Carefully handpicked, and using French oak barriques for maturation, only the best barrels are selected for the final blend meaning these wines are super limited and super premium.

Vinification: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION | Wilyabrup, Margaret River WINEMAKERS | Kane Grove
OAK/MATURATION | French Oak (25% new) – 18 months ALC% VOL | 14.6% TA | 6.3 g/l PH | 3.50

Flavours: Aromas of ripe cassis, mulberry jam, chocolate coated blueberries and baking spices. A structurally finessfull wine with soft binding tannins, cedar like spiced French oak, complimentary acid and an exceptionally long finish.

Review: 96 POINTS | WEST AUSTRALIAN WINE GUIDE 2021
95 POINTS | CABERNET HALLIDAY CHALLENGE 2020