2017 Hutton Vale Farm Cabernet Sauvignon, Eden Valley
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From a single vineyard in Hutton Vale, planted 1998. Matured 26 months in 35% new French oak barriques. A savoury and lifted mood typifies the cool 2017 season, exemplified here in fresh bouquet garni. Crunchy, sweet blue/blackberry fruit is backed by supple milk chocolate French oak. An approachable vintage for Eden Valley cabernet, rounded and complete, yet with the fine tannin poise and natural acid line to hold for the medium term.
92 points Tyson Steltzer winecompanion.com.au
Hardly anyone was planting Cabernet in the Barossa when the Angas family was establishing their vineyards in the 1960s, so it’s no surprise it took until the late 1990s for the variety to find its way onto Hutton Vale Farm. Whilst it may have been a late starter, the quality of the fruit grown there suggests it has a long future in this part of the world.
The Cabernet block was planted in 1998 on a sloping five acre site, where the lean and tough environment dictates low yields – even by Hutton Vale Farm standards…frequently less than a tonne to the acre.
Deep red in colour, the nose is distinctly Cabernet-like with mulberry and blackberry fruit, briary notes and hints of mint backed by French oak, pencil shavings, and wisps of violet. Juicy blackcurrant flavours on the palate are surrounded by velvety tannins, tobacco and spice notes. A long tannin/acid profile to finish is indicative of this wine’s aging potential.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Eden Valley |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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