2012 Heartland Directors Cut Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes:
The sheer force of fruit in Directors’ Cut Cabernet Sauvignon is as much a testament to the vineyards as the winemaker’s skill. Deep purple colour heralds blackcurrant accompanied by ripe red cherry. A mouth coating texture and supple tannin structure create an experience of perfect equilibrium. However, the true character is more easily appreciated in the complex layers of spice; licorice, nutmeg and star anise with mint in the background. The considerable length on the finish confirms the quality and enhances the enjoyment of this fine wine.
Vinification:
Only the finest Cabernet vineyards in Langhorne Creek contributed to Directors’ Cut,
including Wenzel, Jenkins and Licorice Block. The fruit was harvested at night to retain
freshness. Initial skin contact was followed by 7 days of cool fermentation with our Rhône isolate yeast and hand-plunging three times daily. Maturation then occurred in new oak hogsheads (both French and American) for approximately 14 months.
2012 Vintage:
2012 is a year of exceptional quality. Late September frosts reduced yields between 10 and 40% depending on the vineyard. A long and relatively cool ripening season allowed for full development of the fruit flavours. The wines retain their natural acidity while conveying the e full range of fruit flavours and deep colours we want. 2012 is the best vintage in a long time.

Alc/Vol: 14.8% 
Age of vines: 30 years 
Age of barrels: New
Time in barrel: 14 months
Cellaring potential: 10 years or more