Hayshed Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2021 x 6
CABERNET MERLOT 2021
e Hay Shed Hill Vineyard Series showcase the character of the fruit grown on this
classic vineyard site with distinctive and expressive wines.
e Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Merlot highlights the strength of Margaret River in
producing medium-bodied, avoursome and elegant Cabernet blends. Ripe berry fruits and textural tannins showcase this classic
wine style.
VINTAGE: e vintage 2021 was one of constant decisions made on the y at all hours of the day given
the unusual weather conditions across Margaret River.
It was a great start to the season with the rst really wet winter for several years and therefore good
soil moisture entering spring and summer. is is even more important for ‘dry grown’ (unirrigated)
vineyards such as Hay Shed Hill. ere were positive signs at budburst with potentially better crop levels
than the last two years.
Spring was mild, the rst grapes were harvested in the rst week of February. In the middle to late part
of February and throughout March we experienced multiple episodes of rain, some of these falls being
heavy. is sort of weather is rare in a Margaret River summer requiring harvest plans to be constantly
reviewed and updated.
Given the conditions I am thrilled with the result, all whites were pristine and clean, perhaps a little
lighter in body than many years but wonderfully fresh and pure in character.
When we got to reds in March and throughout April the challenges were greater. e requirement for
full ripe fruit avours and depth of body in red wine means the grapes need to be le on the vine longer
therefore with increased risk. But we were protected by the wine gods and got all the reds o the vine
before the season broke with a vengeance with heavy mid-April rainfall.
WINEMAKING: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes from the Hay Shed Hill vineyard were
harvested and de-stemmed into open topped vessels for fermentation on skins with traditional pump
over cap management to aid colour and avour extraction. e wine was matured in French oak barrels
for 13 months allowing integration of ne oak and development of the so ripe tannin.
COLOUR: Deep crimson red of good intensity and vibrant hue.
NOSE: Intense berry fruits, cassis and chocolate mint characters notes with background cedar like oak.
PALATE: Medium bodied, this wine shows a vibrant and lively fruit driven palate with a eshy middle
and so mature ripe tannin.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Vintage: 2021
Growing Region: Margaret River
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 80% Merlot 20%
Alcohol: 14.0% Alc Vol
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