2017 Bin 11 Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 was a great red vintage, and the culmination of a huge amount of hard work understanding how to manage the warmer seasons in the vineyard and winery. The promise of the wines was evident from the start with colour and chemistry (pH, acids etc), and the flavours and structure followed through.

Huntington’s reputation was built on Cabernet Sauvignon. Two Blocks were planted at opposite ends of the vineyard in 1969, one (Block 3) at the highest point, the other (Block 9) at the lowest. The terroir (climate, soils) and winemaking at Huntington is perfect for this late-ripening, tannic grape.

13 tonne of fruit was received from Block 9 on 10/3/17 at 13.5 Bé and crushed to ferment on skins for 7 days. Barreled in an even mix of French and American oak, including 30% new French, for 17 months. Bottled at 13.9% alc/vol.

2032+