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2011 Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

2011 Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage Conditions

The 2011 Vintage and growing season was fairly typical of most Margaret River vintages. There was a cool to mild Autumn with a regular occurrence of rain up until the Summer Solstice. This was followed by warm, dry conditions with moderate afternoon sea breezes through to early April. The conditions throughout Autumn enabled the vines to grow strong and healthy canopies. With the dry Summer that followed, these healthy canopies were instrumental in supporting good fruit growth.

Winemaking Note

The fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and the berries just split to allow for minimal breakdown of the skin and to preserve the natural fruit freshness. The grapes were pumped over three times a day for 18 days, after which the wine was separated from the skins and allowed to finish fermentation in premium French oak barriques. The wine
is aged in 45% new oak barrels for 18 months, after which it was blended, clarified and bottled.

Accolades

95 points - Ray Jordan's Wine Guide 2016
95 points - James Halliday Wine Companion 2016
"Dark colour with a crimson rim; penetrating fruit flavour, blackcurrant and gravel with
studs of peppercorn; a swagger of tannin to close. This is in a good place, and has age
worthiness running through its veins."
SILVER - New York International Wine Competition 2017

Cellaring

This wine has been cellared for you to enjoy now, or will continue to evolve under suitable cellaring conditions.

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Designation
Ironstone Block
Acid
6.15g/L
pH
3.85
Aging
Up to 15 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now
Residual Sugar
0.97g/L
Alcohol %
14.1
James Halliday
95
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine is made from hand-picked fruit from the Ironstone vineyard, located in the heart of the Wilyabrup sub-region. The colour is a dense red with purple tones. Aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate and cedar introduce more subtle hints of liquorice, violets and vanilla pod. The wine enters bold and powerful with chewy, coating tannin and black fruit inkiness pushing through to the mid-palate. The finish is opulent and rich, boasting yet more dark fruit tones and tannin.
Ratings
95 points - Ray Jordan's Wine Guide 2016 95 points - James Halliday Wine Companion 2016
Awards
SILVER - New York International Wine Competition 2017
Vineyard Notes
Ironstone vineyard
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and the berries just split to allow for minimal breakdown of the skin and to preserve the natural fruit freshness. The grapes were pumped over three times a day for 18 days, after which the wine was separated from the skins and allowed to finish fermentation in premium French oak barriques. The wine is aged in 45% new oak barrels for 18 months, after which it was blended, clarified and bottled.
Other Notes
The 2011 Vintage and growing season was fairly typical of most Margaret River vintages. There was a cool to mild Autumn with a regular occurrence of rain up until the Summer Solstice. This was followed by warm, dry conditions with moderate afternoon sea breezes through to early April. The conditions throughout Autumn enabled the vines to grow strong and healthy canopies. With the dry Summer that followed, these healthy canopies were instrumental in supporting good fruit growth.