Release Notes:
Western Australia is the best spot in Australia for Cabernet because of its proximity to the cooling influence of the sea (like Bordeaux). Redgate's vineyards lie on a gravelly loam and are less than two miles away from the Indian Ocean. Therefore it’s no wonder that Redgate is renowned for having produced some of Australia's best Cabernet and has won the prestigious Montgomery Trophy for Australian Cabernets many times.
The Cabernet Sauvignon used to produce this wine comes from 29 year old vines. The fruit was thinned on the vines to reduce yields, ensuring quality, and was harvested by hand in two batches to ensure optimum ripeness. The 2003 vintage included a warm dry spring and a few hot days just before the vintage, which resulted in lower acidities, high sugar levels and great colors. After temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine aged for 20 months in French and American oak.
Tasting Notes:
Deep, dark crimson color, with a bouquet of blackcurrant, pepper and oak. Soft in the mouth with flavors of blackcurrant and dark cherry, complimented by the perfect integration of sweet cedary oak supported by velvety tannins. An elegant wine that drinks well now, though careful cellaring will be rewarded for up to 10 years (2016). Serve with roast beef, pork chops, or hard cheeses.
An aerial view of the Redgate winery in Western Australia.
Winery:
Redgate made its first appearance in our brochures in 2003, when we offered two of their wines. Since then, we have featured Redgate on several occasions, with the number of wines... Read more
Region:
The Margaret River region is the westernmost part of Western Australia. Surrounded on three sides by water, it receives the strongest maritime influence in the area, benefiting from the cool breezes... Read more
Country:
Overview
Australia is one of the most technologically advanced wine regions on earth and has experienced a wine boom in the past decade due to the approachability and quality of its... Read more
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