Halls Road Cabernet Sauvignon
2004


Rookery, Kangaroo Island, isolated and pristine. Vineyard 35 deg 45 mins South. Warm 1500 heat degree days ( HDD ) Maritime. Cool Summers and warm Winters.
Soils - sandy loam over clay. Limestone parent material.

VINTAGE

Grape variety; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Zone; Fleurieu
Region; Kangaroo Island
Oak maturation; Slight
Analysis; Alcohol 14.5% by volume Ph 3.32 Acid 7.81
Colour; Vibrant, deep crimson
Winemaking; Hand picked. Bg pressed. New French Oak barrels - 20 months


TASTING NOTES

Aroma; Ripe berry fruit nose. Hints of Mocha and oak.
Palate; Supple mid weight palate. Some smokey, charry oak notes.
Assessment; Fresh, ripe, positive and characterful. A lovely complex savoury wine.
Fine ripe assertive tannins.
Serve; To be enjoyed with veal cutlets.


Halls Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2004