{"product_id":"crawford-river-cabernets-cabernet-blend-2024","title":"Crawford River 'Cabernets' Cabernet Blend 2024","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"75\/25% cabernets sauvignon\/cabernet franc. A medium, bright crimson purple. A lovely, fragrant cool-climate cabernet featuring aromas of sour cherry, blackberry and both dried roses and herbs. This is medium bodied, with good depth of fruit together with firm, chalky tannins that, while balanced, will need some time to ameliorate.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Rich, Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE WINE: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe have 3 Cabernet Sauvignon blocks and 1 Cabernet Franc block. A combination of sandy loam over limestone, with sections of ironstone-rich soils creates a wine of bright fruit purity, with supple tannic qualities.  With all red blocks situated at the top of our slopes, the vines see plentiful warmth.  The cool nights throughout most of the ripening period ensures acids remain bright and fresh. Hand-picked fruit taken directly to the winery was destemmed to open fermenters. A cold soak of around five days preceded some carbonic fermentation, then natural, alcoholic fermentation. All blocks remained separate and were hand plunged throughout a moderate fermentation. Pressed when dry, the wine settled for around 4 weeks in tank, prior to barrelling down to French Oak, less than 10% new. After about 12 months, the wine was blended 2 months prior to bottling in September 2025. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. \u003cstrong\u003eCrawford River\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrawford River was established by John and Catherine Thomson in 1975 in the then relatively unknown region of far South-West Victoria, which is now known as the Henty GI. Planted with Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon the cool, southerly latitude together with the maritime influence, complex soil structure and favourable micro-climate, create a terroir which has justified the initial vision. A true family affair, John has now handed over the wine making reigns to his daughter Belinda, and her sister Fiona runs the business side of the winery. While not certified organic, the vineyards are managed without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides and are sustained with organic composts and cane mulch. Crawford River producer beautiful cool climate wines, with their Riesling being one of Australia's most anticipated annual releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREGION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHenty, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Cabernet Franc 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red\u003c\/span\u003e Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBelinda Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSustainable Farming, Vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScrewcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV%:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Heritage Perth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384456134805,"sku":"5987","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0367\/1208\/7597\/files\/P1260128.jpg?v=1780908864","url":"https:\/\/theheritageperth.com.au\/products\/crawford-river-cabernets-cabernet-blend-2024","provider":"The Heritage Perth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}