2018 XIGE Estate N609 Cabernet Sauvignon Gernischt 750ml

2018 XIGE Estate N609 Cabernet Sauvignon Gernischt 750mlVariety 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Gernischt, 2% Malbec ABV 14. 2%vol Ageing: 16 months in 300L French oak barrels (30% new, 70% 1 year) Based on Xiges original Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Gernischt blend, with the unique addition of Malbec, the future star of the Region, this wine has the depth and the complexity of the best wines in the World, with charming and pleasant aroma of lilies. Ratings: James Suckling 92 pt Jancis Robinson 16. 5

Crafted with precision and artistry

The staves are then hand-made into barrels and heated over three differing flames for several hours

allowing them to express a true sense of place

to a stony hillside with lighter and clearer soils

Savor the smooth and velvety texture

floral aromas with light honey

Key vineyards include Barracks

The palate begins with texture

one of the Yarra Valley's founding wineries

The palate is silky and offers a big citrus fruit hit

some dark chocolate and integrated smoky oak

Matured in a first fill Sherry hogshead and a refill bourbon barrel