Kangarilla Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 McLaren Vale, Australia

Country / Region : McLaren Vale, Australia

Year : 2008

Grape Variety : Cabernet Sauvignon

Style : Full, Fruity, Red

ABV : 14%

Drink By : 2020

Price : €16 to €18 RRP

The Winemakers

Kangarilla Road Vineyard & Winery is based in McLaren Vale South Australia. It was established by Helen and Kevin O’Brien in 1997. Kangarilla Road is the main road running past the vineyard towards the small village of Kangarilla, the name a derivation of the Australian Aboriginal language and refers to the abundance of resources locally.

Kevin O’Brien is an oenologist with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Helen O’Brien brings flair to Kangarilla Road and has extensive experience in the public relations, promotions and fashion industries.

Our philosophy is really quite simple – to produce wines that we enjoy drinking – wines that can be enjoyed with or without food and with friends.

The Wine

The 2007 Cabernet was sourced from five vineyards in the McLaren Vale district. The major percentage is from our McLaren Flat vineyard together with that of our immediate neighbour. These vineyards, located at the northern part of the foothills, ripen later than many of the other sub- regions resulting in “cooler climate” aromatic dark fruit driven wines with intense mid to back palate presence and an abundance of soft velvety tannins. The balance of the blend is sourced from vineyards in the Seaview, Willunga and Aldinga regions of McLaren Vale. These vineyards are located in sites where the influence of strong soils gives rise to intense aromas and flavours.

Aged in a combination of new French and American oak complemented with an even mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 year old oak. Aromas of dark berries combine with hints of earthy richness. The palate is full of rich dark savoury fruit leaving trails of dark chocolate, cherries and sweet chalky tannins. Perfect with lamb, beef, pasta and cheeses

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