Sticks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Yarra Valley – 6 Bottles

WINERY INFORMATION Sticks Yarra Valley is located on a single vineyard site in the beautiful Yarra Valley region, just an hour’s drive from the city of Melbourne. The Sticks estate comprises of a lush and nutritious vineyard, a state of the art winery and a lavish cellar door. Founded by winemaker Rob Dolan, the brand is now a renowned wine label amongst Australian wine enthusiasts. TASTING NOTES Harvested from the estate’s E block as well as from Upper Ngumby Vineyard, the fruit was immediately destemmed and crushed into static fermenters, prior to inoculation. Acholic fermentation followed, after which the juice was kept on skins for about 3 weeks and matured for 13 months in oak barrels. This Cabernet Sauvignon shows an alcohol level of 13%, exhibiting a bright crimson red colour with purple hues along the edges. Attractive aromas of blackcurrants, leaves, violets and earthy notes flow from the nose, with the supple and rounded palate featuring fresh flavours of dark chocolate, bramble and blackberry. This elegant wine is fit for consumption upon release, also having a cellaring potential of 3 to 5 years so that its flavours and structure can enhance further. Foods like Asian BBQ lamb ribs, Beef Tenderloins, meatballs and grilled steaks taste marvellous with this delicious wine.