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Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon derives from two main blocks of the historic Wendouree vineyard. The central block with its smaller berries provides spicy characters and firm tannins, with floral notes and a softer structure deriving from the western side of the vineyard. After traditional vinification, maturation takes place in new (25%) and seasoned French oak for 12 months. Dark chocolate, cassis and herb aromas, fine, strong, sinewy tannins and underlying savoury oak are typical of this cabernet sauvignon.

Region Clare Valley

The Clare Valley

The Clare Valley is located two hours north of Adelaide in the Mount Lofty ranges. The region was settled by John Horrocks who encouraged his servant James Green to plant the first vines in 1842. Climate in the Clare Valley is continental with hot summers, cold winters and low rainfall that necessitates supplementary irrigation. Soils in the valley are predominantly red brown loams over shale, permitting excellent drainage. Many of the best vineyards are located at higher elevations of 400-500m on sites that take advantage of the cool breezes that funnel up the corrugation of hills from the south. The Clare Valley is renowned for its zesty fruit-pure Rieslings particularly from the sub-regions of Polish Hill and Watervale. The region also produces intense age-worthy sturdy reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.