'Protector' Cabernet
'Protector' Cabernet
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2023 | McLaren Vale | Cabernet Sauvignon
The Celts believed Hazel to have protective powers. If you wore a badge of Hazel you would be protected from evil spirits, sea captains would wear twigs of Hazel woven in their hats to protect themselves from the wickedness of the sea. Irish Mythical Legend Finn McCool used a shield made from Hazel to protect him. Cabernet Sauvignon’s high tannin content symbolises this protection by protecting the wine during the ageing process.
New Release
Double Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirit Awards 2023
95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
95 Points - Vino Masters, Russ Gallagher
94 Points - Campbell Mattinson
93 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion 2026
93 Points - Ken Gargett
91 Points - The Real Review, Aaron Brasher
Aroma
Classic varietal McLaren Vale Cabernet displaying intense dark fruits, blackberry, mulberry and blueberry, with hints of dried leafy herbs and underlying oak spice.
Palate
Powerful and full bodied yet elegant, with blood plum, cassis and black cherry notes.
Integrated French oak and seductive youthful tannins are a perfect frame, providing a firm structure built for ageing
Vineyards
Selected from two distinct vineyard sites in McLaren Vale. The first from Blewitt Springs produces structural wines with brighter fruit, perfumed aromatics and leafy varietal characters. The second from Aldinga produces richer more powerful wines with dense varietal characters of cassis and dark plum.
Winemaking
De-stemmed to open fermenters as whole berries. Plunged 2 times daily for 10 days, then pressed to finish fermentation and undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel (new & seasoned French oak). Batches kept separate until final blending after 20 months.
Vintage: 2023
Region: McLaren Vale
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellaring: Drink from 2025 to 2035
Harvest Dates: 15th March – 20th March
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.56
TA: 7.1
Vegan Friendly
I bought this wine to cellar for 3 or more years. It drinks well now but I just know it will age beautifully, if I can resist the urge to enjoy it sooner. If it ages as well as the 2013 and 2014 vintages it will be a knockout.
As good as any Cab Sav that I have had. Paired it with roast lamb. Great match.
So happy to find this wine! I struggle with drinking Cab Sav's and was hesitant to try this one in the cellar door. However, upon trying, found it to be incredible smooth and approachable.
I bought this wine to cellar for 3 or more years. It drinks well now but I just know it will age beautifully, if I can resist the urge to enjoy it sooner. If it ages as well as the 2013 and 2014 vintages it will be a knockout.
As good as any Cab Sav that I have had. Paired it with roast lamb. Great match.
So happy to find this wine! I struggle with drinking Cab Sav's and was hesitant to try this one in the cellar door. However, upon trying, found it to be incredible smooth and approachable.
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