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Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
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Lifted peppery spice leads into an herbaceous mix of blackberries, currants and cloves. The partial Amarone method (25%)produces hints of liquorice, tar and leather whilst remaining fresh and vibrant. The youthful tannin structure will evolve over the next few years to become soft, supple and smooth.
14.5% Alc/Vol
Mitolo Wines is a family owned business, established in 1999. It is bourne of and led by the founder and owner Frank Mitolo’s vision: to create a range of
wines of individuality, integrity and utmost quality. Whether it is the care in the vineyard, or in the winery, or the work of the many different coopers who
source and shape the diverse barrels which are used at Mitolo, each wine is nurtured and developed with zealous passion that spares no effort or investment
to ensure that the best of everything is brought together to make wines of elegance, purity and power.
Winemaker Ben Glaetzer became a partner in 2001.
Rainfall in late December and late January topped up soil moisture to retain canopy health. Mid-January the temperatures in McLaren Vale were in the
20oC range most days and these mild conditions persisted into the start of March. Cool and dry conditions during berry ripening were conducive to
excellent flavour, colour and phenolic development. Vintage started in the first week of February, slightly earlier than average, with much of the premium
fruit off the vine with high natural acid due to the cool early summer and healthy canopies. e heatwave, which saw a record run of 15 days over 35oC,
interrupted perfect vintage conditions in McLaren Vale, causing the most condensed harvest in the region’s history. Whilst there were challenges with the
sudden ripening, overall 2008 will be a great year for quality.
Courtesy of the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Board of South Australia.
20% of the grapes were left to dry on 10 kg drying racks for 5 weeks and 2 days in the traditional Amarone manner to concentrate flavour. e fruit for
Jester was fermented on skins for 6 days at cool temperatures to enhance the pure berry fruit flavours. e wine is then pressed and underwent partial barrel
fermentation. Natural malolactic fermentation occurred before the wine was racked.
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WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Ben Glaetzer
Drink now until: 2015
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