1999 Yering Farm Cabernet Sauvignon
'The George'

Tasting Note:
The nose is introduced by complex chocolate and spice characters, whilst rich, sweet fruitcake flavours complemented by vanillin oak round out the palate.

Viticulture:
Grown on Hanging Cane trellising, a long ripening period resulted in classic cool climate varietal flavours. Handpicked early May.

Winemaking:
Fermented in both enclosed red fermenters and open tanks, which were plunged regularly to maximise colour and flavour extraction. Matured in a combination of new and old French oak barriques for 18 months.

Winemaker: Alan Johns
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.6
Acidity: 7.0 g/l

Silver Medal 2001 Victorian Wine Show
Silver Medal 2001 Southern Victorian Wine Show
Bronze Medal 2002 Victorian Wine Show
Bronze Medal 2001 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Bronze Medal 2001 Rutherglen Wine Show
Commended Southern Victorian Wine Show
3 Stars Winestate September/October 2003
3 Stars Winestate September/October 2002
3 ½ Stars Winestate September/October 2001
88 out of 100 James Halliday's Wine Companion

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