METHUSELAH: 6L 2020 Chaff Mill Cabernet Sauvignon

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AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL: Australia and New Zealand Boutique Wine Show 2022
SILVER MEDAL: London Wine Show Competition 2022
SILVER MEDAL: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
92 POINTS: Winestate, New Release Special Edition 2022/2023
91 POINTS: James Suckling
90 PONTS: Your Wine Enthusiast 2022

VINEYARD: These vines are 50 years old and are very minimally watered. The soil structure changes as you move down the rows and this only adds to the richness and complexity of the fruit produced.

HARVEST: The fruit was harvested in the cool of the night when the Baume levels were around 14.5. Our winemaker Bronson Kies determined that the fruit was full of varietal character, retaining some great natural acidity.

PROCESSING: This precious Cabernet Sauvignon, parcel underwent a cold soak for 10 days, which helps to extract the amazing varietal character of the grape variety.

This was followed by a long, cool fermentation is achievable because the state of the art winemaking facility at Kies Family Wines (built 2019) has ample tank space, resulting in a big bold Barossa Cabernet with loads of complexity.

Once the Cabernet Sauvignon was malo and sugar dry, it went into French oak hogshead barrels, including 40% new oak. It exhibits the amazing varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon; green pepper, sage leaf and dark fruits are all present in this complex and powerful wine.

HISTORY: The name harks back to the previous use for the building in which thecellar door is now situated. For many years it was a chaff mill vital to the localfarming industry. The building has been restored to reflect it’s roots.

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