Great Western Varietals

2009 Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon

Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

“If Great Western were somehow prohibited from growing Shiraz, it would probably be just as famous for its Cabernets”.

The truth of this quote is demonstrated by a tasting: intense spicy, berry, leafy aromas and long, dense, yet supple flavours; classic structure. With age, they develop remarkable finesse and elegance.

Technical Details:

Growing Region: Great Western, Victoria

Grape Variety: Cabernet  Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13%

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Deep red with purple hues.

Bouquet: Lifted varietal characters with hints of
dried herbs, violets, cigar box and mocha.

Palate: This wine is classically structured Cabernet, with
some aromatic red berry, dried herbs and
cigar box characters. Mid weight and refined
in structure, this Cabernet will benefit from
decanting before service. Stored correctly, this
wine is great drinking now and you would be
rewarded by your patience. 
 
Cellaring: Now to 2018

Vintage: The 2009 vintage was yet another dry year. Cooler conditions meant that there were lower yields across most varieties. A mild summer meant that the Cabernet was picked late into vintage to ensure ripeness.