Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
97% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Touriga Nacional
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Vineyard Designation
Little Falls, McLaren Vale
Alcohol %
14.5
Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Medium purple-red. Red Knot Shiraz displays rich aromas of
blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate.
Vineyard Notes
McLaren Vale had good winter, and early spring rains were followed by a generally dry and
temperate growing season. Good flowering conditions, particularly for the later ripening
varieties, resulted in higher berry numbers per bunch. Canopies developed well and were
balanced to slightly above-average yields. Slow and steady ripening, without excessive
heat events resulted in superb varietal fruit intensity with balanced natural acidity and fine
tannin structures.
Production Notes
*No animal products were used in the crafting of this wine.
Winemaker Notes
A warm start to the vintage period, but a long cool period over most of summer and
autumn, led to an excellent flavour maturity balanced perfectly with sugar ripeness.
Enhanced natural acidity allowed for great colour retention and depth, wines which were
a joy to craft.
Food Pairing Notes
Best paired with filet mignon or rosemary infused lamb shank.
Other Notes
The region has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters, dry summers and plenty of sunshine.
The proximity to St Vincent Gulf, coincidentally named after the patron saint of winemakers,
benefits fruit quality with warmer spring and autumn conditions and cooler summers.
McLaren Vale is renowned as a premium wine region of great beauty that consistently produces
high quality, richly flavoured wines.