Winery Cathcart RidgeCabernet Sauvignon
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The Cabernet Sauvignon of the Winery Cathcart Ridge is in the top 0 of wines of Grampians.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cathcart Ridge's Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Gaillard 157
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with moderate acidity and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Productive profile. Now marginal, it survives in a few French heritage plots and is one of the old hybrids preserved in varietal collections for their genetic and historical interest. French white hybrid variety obtained in the 20th century, a disease-resistant crossing.
Informations about the Winery Cathcart Ridge
The Winery Cathcart Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Grampians to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Grampians
Cool-climate GI 200 km west of Melbourne (Victoria, 240-440 m): Shiraz signature as king red — rich and powerful signature with intense notes of black fruit (blackberry, cassis), pepper, spices and a floral touch, elegant structure with fine and long profile. Australian cradle of Sparkling Shiraz signature (Seppelt, Champagne method since 1890). Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling as flagship complements. GI 1997, Great Western sub-region 2007, Mediterranean influence Southern Ocean.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
