Upton Run 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
$125.00 GST / bottle
Flavours of blueberry, plum and black cherry with savoury leather and rich, dusty tannins.
Awarded 94pts from James Halliday Wine Companion 2022
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