2012 博物馆“21A 区”赤霞珠
多年来，21A 区块一直是我们 Wrattonbully 葡萄园中一些最优质的赤霞珠的产地。这是它第一次作为单一区块葡萄酒单独装瓶。21A 区块有一层非常薄的“Terra Rossa”沙质壤土，上面覆盖着柔软的石灰岩。葡萄藤的根深深扎入岩石中。黑醋栗和黑莓的浓郁风味与辛辣的橡木融为一体。口感丰富饱满，甜美的成熟浆果与法国橡木相得益彰。白垩细单宁为悠长而丰满的口感提供了出色的结构和深度，可保存多年。这款单一葡萄园葡萄酒是一款酒体饱满的赤霞珠，可立即享用，也可以进一步窖藏。
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Wine Making
Cold soaked for five days before fermentation on skins at 18 - 20 Degrees for 7 days. Maturation for 15 months in selected French oak before blending and bottling.
Vintage
Near perfect growing conditions over the months leading into vintage made 2012 one of the finest vintages of the region on record. Canopy and fruit management over the spring growing season was necessary due to the optimal growing conditions. Fruit quality across all varieties is exceptional especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Whites are looking strong but the reds are the standout this vintage.
Vineyard
Wrattonbully adjoins the Coonawarra area in the southern part of the Limestone Coast wine zone. The prominent viticultural feature of the area is the series of ancient beach ridges and dunes which run roughly north-south through the area. These ridges are made up of soft crumbly limestone which weathers to produce the red and brown Terra Rossa clay loam soils so highly prized for grape growing. The ridges and dunes have elevations of up to 30m compared with the Coonawarra Terra Rossa 'high' of less than 5m. The extra elevation on the Wrattonbully dunes produce the advantage of cold air drainage which reduces the risk of frost during the growing season.
James Halliday
2015 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION COMMENTS BY CAMPBELL MATTINSON - 97 - This has classic Cabernet structure and flavour. It tastes essentially of blackcurrant, mulberry and mint but has smoky, nutty oak laced intricately throughout. It has both might and power and, most importantly, length to burn. A surge of authoritative tannins will ensure its longevity. Lengthy decanting is advised. Drink to 2035.
