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Howard Park 'Leston' Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
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- TASTING NOTE: Conditions throughout the 2023 growing season allowed for the development of a wine in bottle which epitomise the core characteristics of Margaret River Cabernet and express the typicity of the Leston vineyard. The wine is fresh, direct, pure and powerful, with harmonious aromatics of dark blackcurrant and blackberry fruit evolving into more lifted red fruit notes over time and complemented by captivating regional signatures of bay leaf, cocoa and black olive. Balanced acidity and tannin amplify flavour in the mouth and deliver impressive palate presence and an alluring energy which creates excitement around the inevitable evolution of this vintage into a regional classic over the next 10 years. Howard Park
- ABOUT THE WINE: Small parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Wilyabrup's Leston vineyard were hand-picked and hand sorted to remove any unwanted material before fermentation. Fermentation occurred in closed stainless steel fermenters and small open top fermenters. Selected parcels remained on skins after fermentation to further enhance the tannin profile while others were pressed at dryness to capture fruit vibrancy. Each batch was matured separately in order to build a wine history over time. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was matured in French oak (~ 25% new) for 18 months prior to blending, fining and bottling
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Howard Park produces wine in both the Margaret River and Great Southern wine regions of Western Australia. Originally founded in 1986 by winemaker John Wade, it now falls under the banner of the Burch Family wine group which includes the Mad Fish, Marchand & Burch and Jete wine brands. With over 30 years of experience the viticultural team has grown an intimate, exhaustive knowledge of vines in these areas, culminating in the careful acquisition and development of four properties – Leston and Allingham in Margaret River, and Mount Barrow and Abercrombie in the Great Southern. Leston is now home to all winery operations, including the architecturally acclaimed cellar door, built in 2000
- COUNTRY: Australia
- REGION: Margaret River, Western Australia
- VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Janice McDonald, Mark Bailey
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 13.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
