Devil’s Cave Vineyard Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon

Devils Cave Vineyard is a family owned business based in Heathcote, Victoria producing premium Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The ancient soils of Heathcote are said to be some 500 million years old which display some of the best characteristics for Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon vines.

The actual ‘Devil’s Cave’ is situated behind the vineyard on the McIvor range which lies adjacent to the township. The cave was once a place where Aborigines sheltered and was occupied as far back as 1864 by prospectors exploring the area for gold.

The philosophy is making wine by using minimal chemical input in the vineyard to maintain a healthy soil life, which also follows in the winemaking allowing the wine to speak it’s true sense of place. We believe that each wine is a true representative of the site, the variety and the vintage. Starting in 2012 making only a Shiraz wine and have since added a Cabernet Sauvignon a few years later.

For more info, visit Devil’s Cave Vineyard website.

VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2017

Download Tasting Note

Categories: , , SKU: AU154 Tag:

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense dark colour red with purple edge.

NOSE
Perfumed and spicy, showing those classic Cabernet Sauvignon varietals of dark fruits.

PALATE
More medium bodied than full bodied, the palate is concentrated and silky with finely structured tannins which displays poise and wonderful depth.

AGEING
Matured in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Beef, lamb and burgers are the best meat choices, but its relative light texture will match very well risottos, mushrooms and moderate cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or cellar it for 10 years.

Additional information

Vintage

Grape

Producer

Style

Types