Forest Hill Vineyard Cabernet 2021

This is a standout example of what this vineyard does best, sublime Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking process was carefully handled, starting with hand-picked fruit that was de-stemmed, chilled, and placed into mostly open fermenters. After a cold soak, the grapes were inoculated and pumped over twice a day to ensure thorough aeration. The wine then spent time in French barriques (25% new) for malolactic fermentation, which helped blend the grape and oak tannins smoothly. After 12 months of maturation, it was blended, fined, and bottled.

This wine features fruit from Forest Hill’s Blocks 5, 6, and 7, as well as some from the younger Block 10. Located in Mount Barker, the vineyard’s gravelly loams over clay, combined with dry-growing methods and minimal intervention, really shine through in the glass.

The addition of Malbec from older vines adds depth and complexity. The result is a wine that’s both smooth and rich, with an inviting bouquet of cassis, lavender, dark chocolate, salted liquorice, and a hint of clove and cinnamon. On the palate, it’s deep and concentrated, with a supple texture and a balanced touch of woody, resinous notes. It’s a classy, well-rounded wine that feels elegant and should age beautifully over time.

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