Montague Viribus Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep ruby-crimson with youthful density.
• Aromatics: Graphite, seashell minerality, and bay leaf weave an elegant, restrained perfume. 
• Palate: Taut and concentrated, with oak and tannin providing gripping structure. Long, powerful finish brimming with promise. 

Viticulture & Winemaking

Montague Estate’s Viribus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is hand‑picked from the Home Estate on 5 April 2022, crushed and destemmed to open fermenters, where it underwent indigenous fermentation for 12 days. Once the cap had formed, malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel. The wine spent 19 months maturing in French oak (44% new), before a final blending of estate-grown Petit Verdot and bottling on 27 October 2023. 

Composition: Approximately 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot.
Alcohol: 13.5% | pH: 3.50 | TA: 6.1 g/L 

Sustainability & Natural Practices

🔹 Boutique-scale production focusing on precision and site expression. 
Montague Estate benefits from its Wilyabrup location – vineyards planted on diverse soils, with strong maritime climate influence lending natural elegance and purity to their wines. 

Storage & Serving Tips

🔹 Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – allows the aromatics and structure to shine without muting.
🔹 Decanting: A generous 60–90 minutes recommended to help the wine relax and express depth.
🔹 Cellaring Potential: Now through 2040+ – this reserve Cabernet is built to evolve and reward with time. 

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

🔹 Bone‑in ribeye grilled over coals – and a bold Gorgonzola sauce to match the wine’s power. 
🔹 Charred broccolini – brings balance to the structured tannin profile. 

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ What does ‘Viribus Reserve’ signify?
Derived from Latin meaning “strength,” it denotes a select, high-calibre expression – crafted for power, precision, and longevity.

❓ Why add Petit Verdot to the blend?
This small component enhances structure and depth – complementing Cabernet’s backbone and complexity without overpowering.

❓ What impact does new oak impart?
With 44% new French oak, the wine gains refined structure, subtle complexity, and balanced potential for long-term ageing.

 
 
 
 
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