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THE OLD RIVER RED CABERNET

Vintage 2022

Boutique Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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RRP $39per bottle for three or six, $37.05 per bottle in a dozen

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This rich and deeply coloured estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon has all the classic characteristics from Eden Valley, subtle vanilla and cassis, with floral aromas, eucalypt, and a long, lingering finish. Given a generous 36 months on aged French oak to soften and develop, we've done the hard work for you to enjoy the wine now.

Earth & Vine

This cabernet was dry grown on our estate in a little low yielding, single vineyard within the rolling hills of Eden Valley. An east facing slope provides some respite from the harsh afternoon sun and our old river red gums surrounding the vineyard impart hints of eucalypt to the wine.

Our vineyard gets hand-on attention that would be uneconmical for those counting labour hours, but this is a place where Bec and I find peace. From careful pruning, to canopy management throughout the season, regular petiole and soil testing, to regular compost and straw additions, this Cabernet recieved just the right amount of light & nutrients to ensure a quality result.

Variety 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Soil Sandy Loam over Stone
Vineyard Fernfield Eden Valley Undervine Straw
Climate Cool Climate Canopy Smart-Dyson
Grower Scott & Bec Barr Yield 4 tonnes per hectare
Elevation 390-400m Harvest 30th April
Aspect NW/SW Rows Facing East Method Hand Picked by family and friends

In the Winery

After patiently waiting for Eden Valley's late ripening period, the grapes were hand picked, before gentle crushing and destemming, 9 days on-skins. Our methods included a brief temperature increase to 28C on day 3 followed by cooling to avoid harsh seed extraction and hand plunging peaking at 3 times a day during days 4&5. The wine was then pressed using our little basket press and tasted throughout to ensure good balance before aging for 36 months in aged French oak.

Winemakers Bec & Scott Barr Yeast ICV-GRE TA 7 g/L
Ferment 5 days on skins Temp 21C pH 3.7
Oak Treatment French Oak Press Basket Alc 14%
Maturation 24 months in aged French Oak Pressure 0.75 Bar

Out of The Bottle

Expect layers of complexity and roundness to develop over time with further careful cellaring.

Colour Deep Ruby
Aroma Complex mix of herbs & dark fruits with slight eucalypt influence
Taste Mouth-coating tannins, more-ish with dark fruit and chocolate
Pairings Chargrilled lamb cutlets
Cellaring This wine is drinkin nicely now and the tannin structure will continue to develpo past 2039 with careful cellaring

Behind the Label

We love the majestic old river red gums nestled throughout our Eden Valley estate, and the great hollowed out gum depicted on the label is our favourite. This magnificent timeworn tree has witnessed hundreds of years of history and provided accommodation for both native fauna and long-distant families alike.


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