2016 Morus Cabernet Sauvignon

Velvety Tannin | Graphite | Mulberry Our finest cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Margaret River. The gravelly soils of the vineyard are flanked by the dominant native hard wood trees named Jarrah. Jarrah trees have become a favourable and exact biological indicator that the site is ideally matched to Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit expression from this site includes violets, cassis and mulberry. Indeed, mulberry is a very attractive fruit character which is a unique part of the terroir expression of Margaret River Cabernet and our local heritage clone. This cuvee is named to reflect this unique mulberry character; Morus australis being the genus and species name for the mulberry tree. AWARDS 94 pts James Suckling 97 pts James Halliday ALCOHOL 14% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks FOOD MATCHING Grilled Argentinian beef ribs | any good cut of red meat | strong cheese WINEMAKING The fruit was harvested based on achieving a balance of tannin and flavour ripeness while maintaining fruit freshness. MATURATION 55% new barrels until the wine has achieved its own harmony, which was 14 months. The barriques are primarily from forests in the Center of France, Troncais and a touch of Bertrange. The wine then enjoys another year in bottle before release. CELLARING POTENTIAL Will mature gracefully for 15+ years