Wolf’s Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Introduction

This Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted, perfumed notes of orange blossom, plums, cassis, and some cedary spice and incense notes as well as medium to full-bodied richness on the palate. Its an opulent, up-front, fruit-forward Cabernet. Deep garnet in colour, with sweet aromas of red cherry, sarsaparilla, Santa Rosa plum, cinnamon and dried herbs. Flavours of blackberry pie, bakers chocolate, cigar and licorice with a long, dry finish. Fermented in small format stainless steel tanks. Cold soaked 4 days prior to fermentation. Temperature maintained below 80 degrees and a post-ferment extended maceration of an additional 5 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels with aging on lees for at least a year. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 30% New French Oak, and 70% Neutral French Oak.