Hopes End Brandy Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

- A true story that began with hope and ended with wine - Hopes End pays tribute to the free settlers who have travelled to south Australia in search of a better life - The finest Brandy barrels from Australia’s most awarded, artisanal Brandy distillery are used to age this rich, exotic Cabernet Sauvignon - " - Tasting notes: plum compote, forest floor, berries and chocolate with spicy Aged tones and a soft ripe tantalising finish from the Brandy tempered oak - Color: intense, dense ruby red - Aroma: blackberry, vanilla and mocha - Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon - Technical data: alcohol vol: 13.5% p h: 3.71 total acidity: 6.3 g/l residual sugar: 9 g/l - Vineyard: the vines grow strong and robust in the heartland of south Australia’s vineyard regions - Bright, warm summers and deep sandy loam over limestone soils ensures they flourish to produce intensely flavoured, perfectly ripened grapes - Winemaking: in the cool of the early morning specially selected parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon are picked at their juicy best and brought into our 110 year old winery - Here they are gently crushed and nurtured through fermentation and pressing to preserve the delicious flavours born in the vineyard - Our first duty is to fashion a Cabernet Sauvignon which speaks of the sundrenched vineyards of south Australia, soft juicy and ripe - This pristine Cabernet Sauvignon, the most noble variety, is then Aged in barrels for 30 days and previously used by the drink of heroes; Australia’s most awarded Brandy - These Aged barrels lend the wine a sophistication not found in less mature alternatives, bringing spice and length