Heritage Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Posted: 27 May '10 by Niall
Heritage Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
After a brief foray into white wine territory (see our review of the Picpoul de Pinet 2007) we’re back with a classy red from the New World, a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia: the Heritage Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
The Heritage Wines winery is a small family-owned business located in the Barossa Valley and run by Steve Hoff and his wife, Christine. They produce a small range of varietal wines, typically made from their own 20 acre vineyard or from grapes purchased from selected, low-yield vineyards in the area.
This particular wine was produced from grapes grown by their neighbours, Peter and Anita Frazer.
The Details
- The Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
- Producer: Heritage Wines
- Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol: 15%
- Cost: £15.99
- We bought it in: Direct Wine Shipments (and is available online)
Tasting Notes
Wines produced in hotter climes typically are more full-bodied given that the grapes are more ripe than in Europe. You certainly find that with the Heritage Cab Sauv.
A deep, dark red in colour, it has a wonderfully intense aroma with lots of black fruits, sweet roast vegetables, and cassis on the nose.. with not a little spice in there too.
The taste doesn’t disappoint either – a full-blooded red with powerful blackberry and licquorice flavours, with more subtle herb and chilli notes.
Good, firm tannins and acidity with a velvety texture which, together with the long and pleasant finish gives the wine an opulent character.
Our Verdict
A very classy red from Australia with good structure, lots of juicy dark fruit, and well-balanced.
Extremely drink-able.
Our rating: 4 out of 5.
Where can you buy it?
You can find the Cabernet Sauvignon from Heritage Wines at:
Direct Wine Shipments
5-7 Corporation Square,
Belfast
BT1 3AJ
T: 028 9050 8000
E: shop@directwine.co.uk
W: www.directwine.co.uk
You can also find DWS on Google Maps.
You can also buy the Heritage Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 online.
Other information
You can click here to visit the Heritage Wines website.
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