Tasting note: Colour - Deep blackish scarlet.

Aroma - Forward aromas of minty blackcurrant with toasty oak.

Taste - Velvety texture with rich, weighty cassis and eucalyptus with a gentle tinge of oak over a firm core of rounded tannins.

	Type:Still Red Wine		Country:Australia		Appellation:Limestone Coast
	Grape Type:Cabernet Sauvignon		Drink Before:End of 2009		Body:Rich and Flavoursome
	Alcohol:13.5%		Bottle Size:75cl		Bottle Code:39961

Australia is on the search for cooler climate regions. One of its more recently established is the Limestone Coast in the southeast of South Australia. So named because of its limestone-rich soil, it lies close to the Southern ocean and contains five different regions: Mount Benson, Robe, Naracoorte Ranges (which has named itself Wrattonbully), Coonawarra and Padthaway. Once this area was covered by the ocean. Slowly, over the centuries, the shells of the crustaceans in the water fell to the bottom, to produce the limestone soils for which the region is famed. Today, these limestone deposits provide excellent growing conditions and drainage for the vines. Some of Australia's finest Cabernets are made in this corner of Australia, as well as outstanding Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. This is a fabulous, one-off parcel of pure Cabernet from a family who was once based in Riverina, New South Wales, but has now acquired some vineyards in the highly sought-after Limestone Coast. Handpicking has ensured only the very best quality fruit is included in this wine, while a little gentle ageing in a mixture of French and American oak has lent gentle toasty spice and vanilla top notes to the dark, luscious fruit.