Salena Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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  • Certified Organic
  • Wild (Natural) Yeast Fermentation

 

Winery/Brand: Salena

 

Colour is deep plum with purple tints at the edges. This wine has a rich and complex bouquet prominent in blackcurrant, tobacco and typical leafy Cabernet Sauvignon characters, along with a subtle hint of gaminess. Flavours cascade over the tongue in a full-bodied, mouth-filling fashion. There are rich blackcurrant and cassis flavours, hints of cigar box and cedar all combined with lingering toasty, gamey and vanillin notes. The fine, powdery tannins suggest this wine will amply reward 3 to 4 years bottle maturation, but for those who can’t wait it currently makes a superb accompaniment to red meats, game birds and hard cheeses. Try it also with hearty stews and casseroles.

Technical
Alc/Vol : 14.0% pH : 3.56 Total Acid : 6.8g/L Residual Sugar : 0.20 g/L

 

 

The Story

This wine was made at an N.O.P Certified Organic Winemaker and bottler, from organically grown grapes. The quality of the fruit lent itself to extended skin contact for optimum colour extraction, while the depth of fruit flavour and bold tannin structure indicated a wine capable of mid to long term ageing. Accordingly fermentation was completed in French and American oak, followed by further barrel maturation to give the wine the back bone required for extended bottle maturation.

Bronze Medal : 2011 Australia / New Zealand Organic Wine Show

The Specs

Wine TypeRed
RegionRiverland, SA
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon
Vintage2010
Alcohol %13.5
Certified OrganicYes
ClosureScrewcap
Volume750mL
PackagingGlass Bottle