2016
Cabernet Sauvignon
estate grown
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Lariana Cab Sauvignon in 2016 achieved balance, as the vintage allowed all the blocks to be picked at their optimum ripeness. Aromas are layered with dark plums, dried Mediterranean mulberries with hints of licorice and cedar. Plump and delicious, it fills the mouth with flavours of juicy black cherries, espresso-scented chocolate with an underlying streak of cassis. All this explosive richness transforms into a silken graceful finish. Pairing alongside simply grilled thick lamb chops comes to mind.
~ Senka Tennant, winemaker
Technical Details
Cases Produced: 196
- Alc: 14.5
- pH: 3.82
- TA: 6.08
Harvest Date: October 21st – 24th, 2016
Bottling Date: June 8th, 2018
Maturation:
17 months in Oak, 33% new, 90% French 10% American
Additional Tasting Notes
It begins with generous aromas of cassis and black cherry. On the palate, layers of black cherries and black currant mingle with spice and chocolate. I scored this 93 when I tasted it from the barrel a year ago. The time in bottle since then has made the wine even better. 95
~ John Schreiner, author & wine critic