Thistle Hill 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon

 

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Winery/Brand: Thistle Hill

 

The Thistle Hill 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep red in colour with aromas of plum, oak and a hint of spice. The palate is soft and velvety with lingering fruit and sweet American oak

 

 

The Story

The cabernet sauvignon grapes for this wine were picked by hand on April 1, in good condition at an average ripeness of 13.0º Baume. After the grapes were crushed, the must was seeded with AWRI 796 yeast and the fermentation temperature controlled between 22ºC and 26.5ºC. The grapes were left on skins for two weeks prior to pressing. The wine was then racked into a 50-50 mixture of French and American oak, with approximately equal proportions of new, one-year-old, two-year-old and three-year-old oak used. After fining and coarse filtration, the wine bottled on March 31, 2000.

The Specs

RegionMudgee, NSW
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon
Vintage1999
Volume750mL
PackagingGlass Bottle