Description / Reviews
"With vines planted in 1858 to 1862 and 1970s, we are looking at a serious contender for some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Australia. As we dive deeper into the history of Stonegarden we are expecting to find more evidence to confirm these planting dates. Different picking times for each block of Cabernet Sauvignon ensured the first pick had an unmistakably leafy Cabernet varietal lift. The second, riper pick, brought in more ‘choc mint’ and softer riper tannins. Fermentation was conducted with destemmed fruit as the tannins from the stalks can be highly astringent. The wine spent time on skins post-fermentation, building structure and length as the more angular tannins softened. A small lick of new French oak in the form of 225L and 300L barrels for maturation has added the final touch." - Winemaker Notes
"Deep red with tinges of purple and a little forward development; the bouquet likewise starting to mellow and show some softening and development. Crushed leaves and forest undergrowth, dried herbs and plug tobacco, the palate full-bodied and dense with chewy tannins and plenty of oomph. A trace of bitterness right at the end. Rich, full-bodied red wine. (Vines planted in 1858 to 1962, and 1970s)." - 93 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
