Cabernet Sauvignon lovers, get ready to indulge in the rich and flavorful Shingleback The Davey Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. This wine is crafted from grapes grown on the family-owned Shingleback Vineyard, which boasts both red and black soils over limestone.
The winemaking process for this Cabernet Sauvignon is traditional and sustainable, with a focus on maximizing the fragrance of the finished wine. The grapes undergo partial cold soaking prior to fermentation, which helps to capture the essence of the fruit. Extended fermentation time on skins gives the wine a silky but firm tannin finish.
After fermentation, the wine is matured for an average of 14 months in fine-grained French and Central European oak hogsheads. This maturation process softens, enhances, and integrates the fruit and structural components of the wine, resulting in a lush, fruit-forward, and food-friendly wine that is both appealing on release and worthy of cellaring.
The Shingleback family has been producing wine for over 20 years, and their passion for winemaking is evident in every bottle. The Davey Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to their commitment to quality and sustainability.
Tasting Notes:
– Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark chocolate
– Flavors of black cherry, plum, and vanilla
– Silky but firm tannin finish
Food Pairings:
– Grilled steak
– Roasted lamb
– Aged cheddar cheese
Highlights:
– Made from grapes grown on the family-owned Shingleback Vineyard
– Traditional winemaking process with a focus on sustainability and quality
– Maturation in fine-grained French and Central European oak hogsheads
– Lush, fruit-forward, and food-friendly wine
– Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark chocolate
– Flavors of black cherry, plum, and vanilla
– Silky but firm tannin finish
– Perfectly paired with grilled steak, roasted lamb, and aged cheddar cheese