Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia
Ranked in the top 0.5% of all wines in Australia, Luminosa is a hand-crafted, single vineyard wine that's truly a labour of love.
Description
A true creation from the vineyard. Vine by vine nurturing and curation captures the sun & sea breeze. Signature scents of red fruits, blue fruits and violets from perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. Elegant structure meets medium bodied luxury.
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Details
- RegionMargaret River, Western Australia
- Vintage2023
- TypeRed Wine
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- Volume750ml
- Alcohol Volume13.9%
- pH
3.48
- Acidity
6.44
- ClosureScrewCap
- Vintage Notes
An epic Southern Margaret River vintage, a cool October and November gave way to a warm summer, accelerating ripening across all varieties. March brought a refreshing coolness, accentuating the delicate flavours of the harvest, with red varietals displaying a perfect tannin ripeness and magnificent colour.
- Vineyard Notes
Situated at the top of the prestigious Boodjidup Valley, part of the Wallcliffe sub-region of southern Margaret River. An area renowned for producing some of the most internationally acclaimed Cabernet from Margaret River.
- Winemaking
Whole berries were fermented in static fermenters, with gentle hand plunging twice each day throughout ferment. The wine was pressed off skins to French oak barriques (32% new) for 8 months to build structure through MLF and the initial phase of maturation. It was then transferred to a 2000L French oak foudre for a further eight months, allowing the tannins to soften and integrate in large format oak. The focus was less about oak flavour, more about purity, energy, and letting the vineyard speak.
- Tasting Notes
- Bouquet
Intense aromas of violets, cherry blossom, cranberry and ripe raspberries are complimented by dark olive and savoury, earthy notes.
- Palate
An exceptional vintage has delivered a wine of effortless grace. Vibrant red fruits of cherry, mulberry and plum are framed by fine, silky tannins and a refreshing acidity from the long, cool ripening period. Elegant and finely structured, this wine is drinking beautifully now, yet has the intensity, balance and purity to evolve for decades.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
20+ years.
- Food Matches
Braised duck with savoy cabbage and pancetta.
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