Product Description
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Australian Wine
- Embraced by two oceans, the Indian and Southern, the Margaret River wine region enjoys a temperate, maritime climate providing wonderful conditions for the growing of distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon. In just a short period of time, Margaret River has established an enviable reputation for the wines of this renowned variety.
- The Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon is a fine example of both region and variety. Aromas of mulberries intermingle with chocolate and a gentle infusion of violets.
- On the palate, a subtle oak influence complements soft blackberry and mulberry flavours.
- This is a wine which can be enjoyed now or will age gracefully in the medium term.
- Wine of Australia
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- Pack size: 750ml
Information
Allergy Information
- Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Tasting Notes
- A fine example of both region and variety. Aromas of dried herb intermingle with chocolate and spice, followed by dark berry fruit and ripe cherry on the palate
Region of Origin
Western Australia
Wine Colour
Red
Alcohol Units
10.9
ABV
14.5% vol
Current Vintage
2011
Producer
Ringbolt
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Wine Maker
Peter Gambetta
Country
Australia
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification Details
- The grapes for Ringbolt are grown on a handful of vineyards with the majority being in the "dress circle" Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River, close to the Indian Ocean. The wine is a bold crimson red colour with purple hints and a nose with excellent fruit intensity showing cherry ripe fruit with notes of oak spice perfume and forest-floor brightness, evocative of place. Great with roast red meats
History
- Western Australia's rugged southwest coastline is littered with shipwrecks - the wreck of the Ringbolt being one of them. Sunk in the late 1800s in what is now known as Ringbolt Bay, located on the southern tip of the Margaret River wine region, adjacent to Cape Leeuwin.
Regional Information
- It is at Ringbolt Bay where the Southern and Indian Oceans merge and thier invigorating waters lap at the edge of the Margaret River wine region. Defined by the oceans, the Margaret River region enjoys at temperature, maritime climate with high winter rainfall and prinstine, robust area breezes to cool the precious fruit - wonderful conditions for growing superior Cabernet Sauvignon
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 5 years
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Storage
Where possible store in a cool dark place.
Country of Origin
Australia
Packed In
Australia
Preparation and Usage
- This wine is matured in a combination of American and French oak giving a complexity that allows this wine to go well with roast lamb or pork dishes.
- Serve at room temperature
Importer address
- Negociants UK Ltd.,
- Davenport House,
- Bowers Way,
- Harpenden,
- AL5 4HX,
- United Kingdom.
Return to
- Negociants UK Ltd.,
- Davenport House,
- Bowers Way,
- Harpenden,
- AL5 4HX,
- United Kingdom.
- www.ringbolt.com
Lower age limit
Statutory Years : 18
Net Contents
750 Millilitres
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