Cockfighters Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
$1999each
$239DOZEN
WineryPooles Rock
Fruit Cabernet Sauvignon
Regions Langhorne Creek
  South Australia
Each $19.99
$239.00
Currently out of stock
Langhorne Creek can lay claim to the finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines are planted to sites which are rich in mineral and organic alluvial soils, nourished every year by annual floods. The ripening grapes are infused by the perfumes and chewy, gummy flavours of ubiquitous eucalypts, which line the shores of River Bremer. Cockfighter's Ghost found the ideal site, one that would yield harvests of the most exemplary Cabernet. An intense wine, brimming with blackcurrant and dark cherry flavours, fragrantly seasoned by a gentle frame of sweet French oak.
Langhorne Creek is renowned for Cabernet, the region has made made major contributions to the Australia's most popular brands and celebrated vintages for many decades. Following harvest, parcels are promptly delivered to the the historic Glen Elgin wineworks at Pokolbin for immediate crushing and pressing, transported throughout the cool of night to retain maximum freshness. Fruit is vinified in temperature controlled fermenters to a regimen which achieves maximum extraction of colour, flavours and tannin. Upon completion of ferments and a course of malolactic, Cockfighter's Ghost is matured in a selection of small 300L French oak barrels for a year before the final assemblage. Alcohol 14.0%
TASTING NOTES
Deep red in colour. Vibrant blackcurrant bouquet, ripe fruit notes, mulberries and hints of vanilla oak. The palate is concentrated exhibiting dark fruit flavours of blackberry and blueberries, integrated with soft, super fine chocolate tannins to provide balance and length of flavour. A rich, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon to complement braised cheek or venison.
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About the Pooles Rock Winery
Poole’s Rock Vineyard was founded 1988 in the Broke Fordwich district of Hunter Valley by McQuarie banker David Clarke
Located thirty kilometres west of the main Hunter vineyard region, the original 32 hectare property is named after the monolith on its southern boundary, which in turn takes its name from a prominent local character who lived in the area over 100 years ago. Four prime hectares were planted solely to chardonnay vines, an endeavour described by legendary Australian winemaker, Murray Tyrrell, as the viticultural showpiece of Hunter Valley. David Clarke spent two years in search of this ideal site, one that would provide a suitable microclimate and alluvial soils conducive to the production of premium chardonnay. He engaged viticultural consultant Di Davidson to assist with the vineyard’s design. Development and planting commenced in spring 1988. They took meticulous care in establishing the vineyard, which is fully irrigated. The vines are now fully mature and producing remarkable quality fruit. Pooles Rock»