Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
MULTI GOLD MEDAL WINNING
BAROSSA CABERNET FROM ICONIC SALTRAM ESTATE ESTABLISHED 1859
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER BAROSSA WINE SHOW
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW
- 92 POINT RATED JAMES SUCKLING
- 90 POINT RATED CAMPBELL MATTINSON
Vintage: | 2016 |
Source/Region: | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar up to 10 years |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.30 |
Rating: | 92 |
Complex layered wine, brimming with notes of fresh black currants, mulberries and dark chocolate. Undertones of cassis and dried spices combine with subtle oak, enriching the wines aromatic nose. Medium to full bodied, plush and mouth filling with fine, grainy tannins. Concentrated flavours of cassis, and cocoa powder. A seamless structure and lingering flavour.
The Cabernet Sauvignon for this wine was sourced from low yielding mature vineyards in the Barossa.
The 2015/2016 vintage was characterised by a very warm and dry late Spring/early Summer period, finishing with a well-timed rainfall event at the end of January followed by mild weather conditions throughout February. These conditions restricted yields and led to high quality fruit potential.
Individual parcels of fruit were crushed and destemmed and then fermented on skins for up to 10 days. During fermentation the wines developed intense colour and fine, silky tannins. The wines were then matured in oak for 22 months before final blending and bottling.
92 Points - James Suckling
“Dark cherry compote, blueberry cake, cherry liqueur, violet essence and some brambly elements. Full body, structured and chewy tannins and a spicy, flavorful finish.”
90 Points - Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front
"Barossa cabernet at the hand of Saltram. Been too long. A sturdy release. It’s a little too heavy on oak but then, that’s the Saltram style. The palate is bold, the tannin is strong, there are floats bay leaf and spearmint and the toasty/resiny/creamy finish has a good deal of length to it. The combination of length and tannin will ensure that it ages well though it’s always going to be slightly off-balance. Some folks will find this (too) planky; others will love it. You already know which camp you fall into."
Gold Medal
Barossa Wine Show 2019
Gold Medal
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014
Silver Medal
Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019
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