Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates. Cabernet Sauvignon became internationally recognized through its prominence in Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. For most of the 20th century, it was the world's most widely planted premium red wine grape until it was surpassed by Merlot in the 1990s.
. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation - the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and resistant to rot and frost - and to its consistent presentation of structure and flavours which express the typical character of the variety. Familiarity and ease of pronunciation have helped to sell Cabernet Sauvignon wines to consumers, even when from unfamiliar wine regions.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
The combination of a long cold soak maceration and extended time on skin followed by the subtle use of French oak delivers a superb, concentrated Cabernet.
The 45 year old vines planted on sandy loam on the Chalk Hill Vineyard produce small bunches with intense, concentrated flavour. This vineyard consistently produces Cabernet Sauvignon with intense varietal character.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
Deep red with some purple hues. A classic Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, rich eucalypt/mint nose typical of the region.Full bodied, showing incredible length of flavour, firm but balanced tannins with the classic Langhorne Creek eucalypt/mint evident.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
Fruit for Lenny’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon has been sourced from older vines (50-60 years old) grown on traditional Langhorne Creek flood plain country (deep alluvial clay loam soils) in the family vineyards.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
This wine has been minimally filtered and unfined to preserve the natural intensity and structure of the wine. This select parcel of wine has been aged in French barriques for 18 months. Typical aromas of ripe cassis and menthol are combined with perfumed herbs, liquorice, chocolate and coffee notes. The palate is very well balanced, with full ripe tannins and seamless oak integration.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
This Blackwood Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays typical aromas of ripe cassis and menthol with added complexities of perfumed herbs and chocolate notes. The palate is well balanced with full ripe tannins and seamless oak integration. This premium wine has been aged in French barriques for 18 months.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
This Cabernet Sauvignon delivers great varietal aromas of ripe cassis, blackberries, chocolate and eucalypt, giving way to delicious fruit flavours and well integrated French oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
Fruit for Lenny’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon has been sourced from older vines (50-60 years old) grown on traditional Langhorne Creek flood plain country (deep alluvial clay loam soils) in the family vineyards.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
The 2008 “Bird in Hand” Cabernet has been aged for over 18 months using new and old tight grained French oak. IAn elegant varietal Cabernet displaying aromas of blackberries, blackcurrant and subtle oak fragrance from fine grained French barrels. The palate shows tremendous amplitude, gentle tannins and intense ripe dark fruit expression. Will age gracefully.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
The wine has lifted aromas of blackcurrants and spicy aniseed. It has a regional brooding earthiness and a dark mint character that draws a second look.
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
John Glaetzer was Wolf Blass” right-hand man almost from the word go, the power behind the throne of the three Jimmy Watson trophies awarded to Wolf Blass Wines in 1974, ’75 and ’76, and a small matter of 11 Montgomery trophies for the Best Red Wine at the Adelaide Wine Show. This has always been a personal venture on the side, as it were, by John and wife Margarete Glaetzer, officially sanctioned of course, but really needing little marketing effort.
