Shirvington Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Shirvington Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Shirvington
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Shirvington Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium wine produced by the Shirvington family in the McLaren Vale appellation of South Australia. The vineyard is known for its unique terroir, with a combination of sandy loam and clay soils that provide excellent drainage and water retention. The grapes are carefully handpicked and sorted before undergoing a traditional winemaking process that includes fermentation in small oak barrels . The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex Cabernet Sauvignon with rich flavors of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and spice, balanced by firm tannins and a long, smooth finish. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the art of winemaking and the unique characteristics of the McLaren Vale region.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Shirvington Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine with a deep ruby colour.It has aromas of ripe blackberry and cassis, with a hint of eucalyptus and mint. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, with firm tannins and a long finish. The wine has a complex structure, with notes of dark chocolate, cedar and spice. Overall, it is a great Cabernet Sauvignon, with plenty of character and a great balance of fruit and tannin.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

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Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

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Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

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Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

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Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Shirvington

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

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