2022 'Homage' Cabernet Malbec

Good winter rain allowed soil profiles to be full, giving the vines a great start to the growing season. A remarkably cool summer followed, providing perfect conditions for healthy balanced vines. The long ripening period produced fruit with a perfect balance of good colour, high natural acidity, and concentrated flavours. Our ‘Homage’ Cabernet Malbec pays tribute to this classic style which has long been produced in the Clare Valley. The fruit is sourced from 2 small blocks planted adjacent to one another in 2008. These varieties are perfect companions, with the Cabernet Sauvignon providing

Wild fermented. Maturation: 12 months in seasoned oak.

A generous, plush and full bodied red. Brimming with black fruits, both fresh and liqueur. Supple tannin structure perfectly harmonises with the concentrated dark fruits to create a long and memorable finish.

Dark fruits of blackcurrant, mulberry, & plum. Pretty florals create lift and elegance. Charry cigar box hint to French oak.