Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Produced from three outstanding clones of Cabernet Sauvignon planted as “Mother Blocks” for the South African vineyard industry due to their suitability to the deep red clay soils on Edgebaston.  Made to exude absolute purity of varietal character and as such display true Cabernet Sauvignon cassis and blackcurrent flavours.  The wine has a fresh, minty herbaceousness backed by mocca vanilla oak. Firm structured tannins and a long finish on the palate show good ageing potential.  Made with more than a nod to the classic wines of the Medoc in the Bordeaux region, showing the period of time David Finlayson spent working at world renowned Chateau Margaux.

All grapes were hand picked and fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks.  A traditional punch down every 4 hours is used to extract the fine tannins and colour from the skins. Maturation took place in 50% new and 50% 2^nd fill 300l French oak barrels for 18 months.

50% New French Oak – Nevers, Allier;  Medium Toasted
50% Second Fill 300L French Oak
Coopers: D&J, Mercury