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2017 Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Langhorne Creek wine region experienced a long, slow vintage in 2017, beginning with high winter and spring rainfall leading into an extended, cool ripening phase. Reminiscent of long-past vintages, the grape harvest for 2017 kicked off a good two weeks later than the previous year in Langhorne Creek, with reds not hitting their stride until late March.
The fruit was crushed into 8-tonne open fermenters, left on skins to cold macerate for three days prior to fermentation. Fermentation occurred at or under 23°C (with a Rhône isolate yeast). This helped to extract the skin tannin while maintaining aromatics. The wine underwent its malolactic conversion in oak, and was then racked and returned to French and American oak for a 12-month maturation.
Time in bottle has accentuated the delicate intensity of this Cabernet. Classic blackcurrant and cigar box aromas are supported by trademark Langhorne Creek spice. The dried herbs that accent the palate play a supporting role to the surprising depth of dark fruit that permeates the senses.
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