CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 ESTATE GROWN BAROSSA VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA VINEYARD NOTES This wine is a selection of 3 unique premium Rosenvale vineyards in the northern aspect of the Barossa. Our Vine Vale Sands vineyard on Brown/red clay sand mix on white sand over yellow, red, brown clay planted in 1990. The Rosenzweig Vineyard planted in 1969 in Brown sandy loam over red clay with a deeper alkaline soft stone red clay mix and select rows from the Highway One Vineyard with a soil profile of red brown earth over red clay provides the Estate Grown Cabernet with a diverse spectrum from Appellation each site feathering the palate with layers of richness and character. Vine Vale Sands These vines enjoy a small amount of additional food and Vineyard Rosenzweig Vineyard supplementary water to help maintain then on tough days. Highway One Vineyard Detailed spur pruning gives better bunch positioning and a limited Barossa Valley number of grapes per year. HarvestDates March 14, 24 & April 14 HARVEST NOTES Varietals The 2015/16 growing season yielded a warm, dry, Spring, with good Cabernet Sauvignon conditions for flowering and fruit-set. A fortuitous 1.5 inches of rain fell from 21 January, followed by generally mild conditions throughout late SkinContact January/February. On 9 March, another 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain fell, after 8, 9, 11 & 13 days which sugar levels dipped slightly. A warmer than average Spring and early (4 Fermenters) summer (October – December maximum temps were 2-5C warmer than Aging average) meant the vines got away at a cracking pace, growing well and 24 months in French oak setting a good number of bunches. Barrel This parcel was fermented in 4 open ferments with 2 plunged and all twice daily ReleaseDate pump overs and gently pushing down the cap, 8,9,11 & 13 days on skins. May 2018 After ferment is done, we press the juice from the skins with our computer controlled open slot air bag press to barrel. The wine undergoes malolactic Head of Winemaking fermentation then we rack and return to barrel for maturation. James Rosenzweig TASTINGNOTES Vignerons James Rosenzweig Subtle aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant with cigar box notes entwined Jake Rosenzweig Blue & black fruits on the palate with hints of mint, fine chalky tannins and great length. RRP $35 ROSENVALE VINEYARDS • P.O. BOX303, NURIOOPTA, SA• TEL: +61 (8)8562-3533•WWW.ROSENVALE.COM.AU .