Bird In Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Australia)

Bird In Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Australia)French oak Plum & wild cherry Cedar & mocha Velvety tannins Reflective of a warmer Adelaide Hills vintage. Intensely complex yet varietal Cabernet with blackcurrant, plum and wild cherry complemented by nuanced and well integrated oak characters cedar, mocha and spearmint. Full bodied and whilst tightly structured in its youth, the mid palate has generous weight and depth, all framed by long, velvety tannins. Site selection for Adelaide Hills Cabernet

• French oak
• Plum & wild cherry
• Cedar & mocha
• Velvety tannins

Reflective of a warmer Adelaide Hills vintage. Intensely complex yet varietal Cabernet with blackcurrant, plum and wild cherry complemented by nuanced and well-integrated oak characters- cedar, mocha and spearmint. Full bodied and whilst tightly structured in its youth, the mid-palate has generous weight and depth, all framed by long, velvety tannins.

Site selection for Adelaide Hills Cabernet is absolutely key. This single vineyard wine was from a low yielding block in Macclesfield on the south-eastern fringe of the Adelaide Hills. This vineyard has a strong maritime influence and is set on a 45-degree gradient, with its highest point at 400m above sea level.

2018 vintage maximum and minimum temperatures for the ripening period of January through to March were well above the long-term average, and rainfall was 50% below average for the same period which provided seasonal conditions for all reds to reach their ideal maturity.

The majority of the fruit spent between 7-10 days on skins during fermentation to maximise colour, flavour and tannin extraction with a select batch left on skins post fermentation for 28 days. The fruit was then transferred to French oak barriques for 18 months, 50% of which was new oak from coopers specifically selected for premium Cabernet.

The Bird in Hand signature range is a limited release of premium quality wines created from the best parcels of fruit from every vintage. These wines present the character to age impeccably whilst delivering qualities that can be enjoyed today.

Food Pairing: The wine will cellar for several years, and is a great match for braised beef with roasted shallots or osso bucco with truffled polenta.