Montague Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Tasting Notes

Aromatics: Cedar cigar box, blackberry briar, black pepper, sumac and mocha, with graphite and violet notes as it opens.
Palate: Black cherries, dark plum and blackberries, layered with savoury notes of graphite and olive tapenade.
Finish: Dry, structured and persistent, with fine tannins and lingering dark fruit.

Viticulture & Winemaking

Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with small amounts of Malbec and Cabernet Franc
Harvest: Hand-picked from two estate blocks, picked about a month apart
Vinification: Crushed and de-stemmed, inoculated with cultured yeast and malolactic bacteria, gently plunged for 7 to 10 days until dry
Maturation: Pressed to French oak, 25% new and the balance seasoned, matured for 19 months
Bottled: October 2023

Serving & Cellaring

Serve: 16 to 18°C
Decant: 45 to 60 minutes helps the graphite, florals and savoury notes really lift
Cellar: Drinks well now with air, and should reward 5 to 10 years of careful cellaring

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Pepper crusted steak or a classic beef burger
• Chargrilled lamb with rosemary
• Slow-cooked beef ragu
• Roast mushrooms and lentils with herbs
• Aged cheddar or manchego

FAQ 🧐

Why add Malbec and Cabernet Franc to Cabernet Sauvignon?
In small amounts they can add perfume, mid-palate shape and extra detail, while cabernet still provides the core structure and length.

Is this a big, heavy cabernet?
It is medium to full bodied, but it reads more savoury and structured than jammy, with fine tannins and a dry finish.

 
 
 
 
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