2020 Three Lions Cabernet Sauvignon

Appearance: Deep maroon.

Aroma: Sweet red berried fruit with a pleasant herbaceous tobacco leaf character and a hint of oak derived toffee.

Palate: Red fruits show through to the mid palate, with a layered tannin profile. The addition of 14% merlot smooths the tannins and gives the wine a luxurious mouthfeel.

Machine harvested, destemmed, 7-day cold soak, closed fermentation with a combination of rack and return and pumpovers, pressed at dryness, matured for 18 months in stainless on French oak staves, prior to final blending and bottling.

- Mike Garland, Chief Winemaker

The 2020 summer was hotter than the long-term average in the Mount Barker sub-region of the Great Southern. This advanced vine development condensed the growing season and forwarded the commencement of vintage to 4 weeks earlier than normal. The hot daytime temperatures reduced berry expansion, producing fruit with a depth of flavour and colour intensity. This vintage was strong in quality, although perhaps not a reflection of the regional terroir.

Vintage: 2020

Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Merlot (14%)

Vineyard: Mount Barker.

Technical Analysis: Alcohol 14.0% | pH 3.59 | TA 5.36 g/L

Food pairing: A mixed grill share plate at your favourite local gastro-pub - ask for the Three Lions Cabernet Sauvignon!

Drink now or enjoy up to 8 years from bottling.