Upton Run 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
$125.00 GST / bottle
Flavours of blueberry, plum and black cherry with savoury leather and rich, dusty tannins.
Specifications
RegionRegion
Single Vineyard, Strathbogie Ranges
Winemaking
After crushing, this wine was fermented at 23˚C, using a Bordeaux style red yeast, which prevents colour loss and enhances the aromas and flavours of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine was then matured for 12 months in 50% new American oak and 50% 1–year-old French oak.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.7%
Acidity: 7.6 g/L
pH: 3.67
Colour
Deep, dark red in colour.
Nose
Aromas of black fruits meld with cedar and rich vanilla.
Palate
A sophisticated combination of black and blueberries balanced by savoury leather, with extraordinary length and a fine, dusty finish.
Peak Drinking
Drink now to 2030