Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 x 6
Product Description
2021 Howard Park
Leston Cabernet Sauvignon
www.howardparkwines.com.au | hpw@hpw.com.au
Distinguished Sites
Cabernet Sauvignon from our Leston vineyard, located in the heart of Margaret
River, is crafted to highlight the distinctive varietal and regional qualities of
our best sites. In the temperate climate of Margaret River, Cabernet Sauvignon
is at home. Here the maritime influences temper the extremes of seasons, and
allow Cabernet Sauvignon to thrive.
TASTING NOTES
A cooler vintage, 2021 yields a wine of quiet complexity with airy aromas
of cassis, dark chocolate, damson plum, bay leaf and hints of star anise and
cinnamon stick. These subtle fruit and spice tones dance with delicate savoury
notes of sweet earth, rock dust and graphite, setting the stage for more depth
and distinction to come. Dark plums, blackcurrants, and a hint of blueberry
spread across the palate imparting fruit vibrancy and richness. Fine, powdery
tannin, concentrated fruit, and a gentle touch of oak meld with a well-balanced
acidity, lending a refreshing edge to the plush and polished profile. This is an
impeccably well-integrated wine that promises a gentle, nuanced evolution in
the bottle.
VINTAGE
Vintage 2021 was shaped in late 2020 as a great vintage with slightly lower
than average rainfall over the spring period ensuring vines had good fruit
set and plenty of reserves for the growing season. Warmer than average late
spring and early summer allowed for good canopy growth and balanced
crops, projecting healthy yields and good quality.
Moving into the ripening season the effects of a La Niña weather pattern
created strong weather events that brought higher than average rainfall
events. These rains freshened up canopies and reduced the need for irrigation
which was welcome, especially in the Great Southern region, and even more
so for late ripening varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. For those who could
pick around the rain events there were some strong wines. Overall, this was a
vintage for the well prepared and brave – Howard Park was both!
VINEYARDS
Vineyard: Leston Blocks 29 & 30.
Location: Wilyaburp, Margaret River
Soils: lateritic gravels over clay loam.
Aspect: North
Clone: Houghton, planted 2008
WINEMAKING
Small parcels were hand-picked and hand sorted to remove any unwanted
material before fermentation. Fermentation occurred in closed stainless steel
fermenters and small open top fermenters. Selected parcels remained on
skins after fermentation to further enhance the tannin profile while others
were pressed at dryness to capture fruit vibrancy. Each batch was matured
separately in order to build a wine history over time. The wine underwent
malolactic fermentation and was matured in French oak (~ 25% new) for 18
months prior to blending, fining and bottling.
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