d'Arenberg The Originals High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 x 12
Product Description
The high trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
McLaren Vale, Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
The Name
This vineyard was planted in the 19th
century, and received its nickname as it
was the first in the region to be trained
above knee height. Over the past four
decades, Cabernet Sauvignon from the High
Trellis vineyard has been released under
the d’Arenberg label to consistent critical
acclaim, and won the coveted Jimmy Watson
trophy at the 1969 Melbourne Wine Show.
The Vintage
The preceding winter was beautifully wet,
flushing the soil of salts and filling the
soil profile. Spring too was above average,
with rainfalls up until November which
was almost completely dry. November was
hotter than normal which upset the setting
of berries. Just as well as the bunch number
was way up. Two inches of rain
in early February was much appreciated
by the relatively large crops. Where crops
where smaller, berry size grew. The heat
produced a fast flowering, set, and speedy
berry development leading to an early
veraison and the equal earliest start of
vintage on record. A few days in a row
around 35°C in February rapidly ripened
early lower cropping vineyards. From then
on, the vintage was mild and dry. Average
temperatures for autumn were down. Some
nice 30°C days late March and early April
helped finish ripening of bigger crops and
late ripening varieties.
Harvest dates
Residual sugar
20 Feb - 22 Apr
1.6 g/l
The Winemaking
Small batches of grapes are gently crushed
and then transferred to five tonne headed
down open fermenters. These batches
remain separate until final blending. Foot
treading is undertaken two thirds of the
way through fermentation. The wine is then
basket pressed and transferred to old French
oak barriques to complete fermentation.The
barrel ferments are aged on lees, and there
is no racking until final blending. This wine
does not undertake fining or filtration prior
to bottling.
The Characteristics
Screams Cabernet. The bouquet displays red
cherry, bay leaf, spices and a hint of black
pepper. A palate of blackcurrant, cedar,
paprika and leafy notes tell the story of
classic McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon.
The multitude of fine welcoming fine
tannins leave you wanting more. A serious
Cabernet for the price that can be enjoyed
anytime with pleasure and confidence.
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