Fraser Gallop Estate Innovation Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
, Petit Verdot Established in 1999, Fraser Gallop Estate is at the heart of Margaret River’s Wilyabrup valley (20km) north of the town of Margaret River and six kilometres from the southwest coast of Western Australia. The Estate enjoys splendid isolation and a moderate maritime climate created by the Indian Ocean to the north and west.
Key distinctions in the winemaking process of this wine were implemented including complete destemming and full berry crushing, the use of inert gases in fermenters before filling, sequential inoculation with two different yeast strains, co-inoculation of malolactic bacteria during primary fermentation, warmer fermentation temperatures, and an extended 25-day maceration. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed directly to barrel and undergoes careful barrel-to-barrel racking to keep each barrel separate as its own micro-batch until it is blended for bottling.
- Enjoy its vibrancy now or cellar it for even greater rewards in the years to come.
The nose bursts with cassis, succulent boysenberries, and ripe raspberries, elegantly intertwined with hints of cinnamon quill and fresh fennel bulb.
On the palate, vibrant layers of fresh plums and blackberry unfold, beautifully complemented by notes of dark chocolate, dusty cocoa, and black liquorice. Firm yet velvety tannins provide a refined structure, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
