CARTEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON

REGION
Coonawarra, South Australia

COLOUR
Concentrated deep red with a purple tinge.

BOUQUET
Rich, attractive aromas of blackcurrant fruit, cassis berry and well integrated delicate oak contributing vanillin and cedar nuances. Expect to see some cigar box characters with age.

PALATE
The 2010 Cartel Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon has abundant ripe cassis berry and minty leaf characters that are well integrated with fine vanillin oak notes. Firm velvety tannins give length and structure creating a wonderful lingering mouthfeel. This wine can be enjoyed now, but will also reward extended cellaring.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol 14.5%
8.6 standard drinks per 750ml bottle

CELLARING
Drink now or cellar for 2-10 years

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
An excellent juicy steak or an earthy pulse laden vegetarian choice.

AWARDS
Awarded Gold @2012 China Wine Awards
Awarded “Wine of Coonawarra” Trophy @2012 China Wine Awards
~Vintage 2009 awarded Silver @2012 London Int’l Wine Challenge
~Vintage 2009 awarded 3.5 stars by WINESTATE
~Vintage 2009 awarded Bronze @2011 Royal Queensland Wine Show
~Vintage 2008 nominated for the George Mackey Memorial Trophy