2016 Arbor Novae Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
$90.00
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Arbor Novae Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a bunch selection from Block 29 of the Leston Vineyard, located in the Wilyabrup district of the Margaret River region. This area is renowned for soil profiles considered ideal for Cabernet, and benefits from its balanced climatic location in the middle of the region, yet still close to the Indian Ocean.
Block 29 is a dry-grown block of Cabernet planted with a Massale Selection of Houghton clone vines procured from the Abercrombie vineyard in Mount Barker.
From the 2016, 2017 and 2018 vintages sections of the block were isolated and hand-harvested separately. All the isolated bunches were from the more sheltered eastern side of each vine row. Identical winemaking techniques were employed for each vintage so that the bottled wines reflect the prevailing conditions of each growing season.
In 2016 only 177 bottles of Arbor Novae Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon were produced. Each bottle is individually numbered and the harvest and bottling dates are noted on the label.
Margaret River
TASTING NOTE
Vintage
Rich, powerful fruit rises from the glass carrying subtle aromas of savoury charcuterie, Tuscan herbs and baking spices. An elegant, integrated Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine speaks to the wonderful, warm vintage of 2016. Wild bramble, cassis, and blueberry effortlessly intertwine with bacon fat, black olive, vanillin and cinnamon to form a refined, appealing perfume. On the palate, the wine reveals a plethora of briary fruit creating depth and density while notes of rosemary, sage and beef broth lend tantalising savoury undercurrents. Fine, delicate and well-integrated, the palate is driven by fruit purity and power culminating in smooth, fine-grain tannin that locks in flavour and elongates the finish.
Food Match
Enjoy alongside beef tagliata, rocket and trevisana salad.
Recommended Cellaring
Drink now or cellar up to 2031.
Variety Details
Cabernet Sauvignon
