Tasting Notes for Hero of Zero Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from the Winery

A fresh and pure tasting Cabernet showing poise and structure. On the nose classic aromas of blackcurrant with a hint of dried herbs and cocoa. The palate is soft with a core of black fruit that is seamless and satisfying balanced by firm tannins and clean acidity. Pair with lamb shanks.

Vintage

If 2020 was all about the heat, then 2021 will be remembered as the wet season. In many parts of Australia, it was unseasonably wet in winter but not at critical times to do damage nor impact the resultant ripeness of the grapes. A cool and dry summer meant even ripening was achieved between dry and rainy spells and the ensuing fruit quality was excellent and for once yields were up making for a bumper harvest in 2021.

Winemaking

Healthy and problem free fruit is selected in the vineyard and then picked in the cool of the night and then rushed to the nearby winery for a fast and focused vinification. Fermentation is cool in a closed static fermenter before a short maturation on lees and bottling.

Hero of Zero

The Hero wines are hand-crafted from the best quality fruit sourced from premium vineyards across Australia. With meticulous handling in the vineyard and winery, the pristine fruit will have less exposure to anything harmful that may normally require the additton of preservatives. Our wines are crafted to be brightly coloured, exotically fragrant, full-flavoured and critically, they sing without the addition of preservatives. Perfectly suited to many cuisines, these wines are also crafted to ensure they are suitable for Vegans

Technical Details

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Central Ranges, NSW
Winemaker: Aaron Mercer
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14%

(SKU: HZ_CAB_21)