Sunshine Creek Cabernets (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbect) 2018 (6 Bottles)

by Sunshine Creek Vineyard

$270.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Vintage Conditions: 2018 was a vintage of two halves a cool and relatively moist winter and spring, thereafter conditions were exceptionally dry through to the conclusion of vintage.

Vinification: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (62%), Merlot (36%) and Malbec (2%). Fruit was destemmed, crushed and fermented separately. Five days cold soak and up to two weeks extended maceration. Matured in French oak barriques (23% new), receiving 18 months élevage in barrel before blending, then a further six months in large-format foudré.

Awards History
2016
92 Points Toni Paterson The Real Review

2015
91 Points Jane Faulkner Halliday Wine Companion,
94 Points Gary Walsh Winefront, 94 Points Andrew Graham Oz
Wine Review, Silver Decanter World Wine Awards

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Description

About Sunshine Creek

100% Estate grown fruit farmed biologically. 30-year-old vines, clones 95, 96, 76, 277, Mendoza, all hand harvested. Whole-bunch pressed to tank, Wild fermentation initiated in tank before being transferred to barrel (barriques and puncheons). Eight months on lees in barrel, minimal bâtonnage, 0% mlf,  30% new French oak. Final alcohol: 13.2%

A dry cold winter gave way to a dry mild spring with much needed rainfall in December nurturing the vines through January and over the early heat. The season was characterised by intermittent heat spikes that kept everyone on their toes followed by cool changes. The remainder of the vintage was perfect ripening weather with no rain or disease pressure, it may not go down as the best vintage from the Yarra Valley, but the wine quality looks well above average.

Sunshine Creek Vineyard

Set within the verduous hills of the Yarra Valley, one of the most exciting wine regions in Australia, Sunshine Creek is within an hour’s drive from Melbourne. With original plantings dating back to the 1980’s our vineyards varietal focus is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

These varieties allow us to work in harmony with the Yarra Valley’s cool climate where particular attention is paid to our yield that is kept at a low to medium level, then tended to with precision by hand. Our dedication, respect for the land and extensive experience all help to develop our range of premium quality wines of distinction that are unique to Sunshine Creek.