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John Forrest Collection Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

John Forrest Collection Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016


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  • The JFC Collection wines are unequivocally linked to the soils they come from.
  • Released when ready but built to last.
  • Please decant before serving and allow 30 minutes or so to fully open up this multifaceted Cabernet.
  • This wine is certified by Sustainable Winegrowing NZ and is made following sustainable practices in the vineyard and winery (focusing on climate change, water, waste, plant protection, soil and people).
  • ABV: 14.0%
  • Vintage: 2016
  • Size: 75cl
Light
Full-bodied

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  • Sustainable
    Wine

Find out more about John Forrest Collection Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Find out more about John Forrest Collection Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

The Wine

Country of origin:

New Zealand

Region:

Hawke's Bay

The John Forrest collection of wines are his top-end offering only released when John feels they are ready to drink, but they are built to last so don't think they need to be consumed in a rush! The Gimblett Gravels are possibly the only place in New Zealand where the weather is warm and dry enough for this grape to reach full ripeness. This is concentrated Kiwi Cab Sauv, full of cassis, liquorice alongside wonderful complexities of dried herbs. One of those must try wines from an iconic estate.

The Winemaker

Dr. John Forrest
Winemaker:

Dr. John Forrest

Making wine is a very personal endeavour, yet one winemakers love to share. For me, winemaking combines my exuberant personality and scientist's love of experimentation with a continuous quest to capture the best the land, the vines and the vintage have to offer. The result is a collection of wines with great integrity and purity of flavour, which clearly reflect their sense of place. I am proud to share these wines with you.

Bob Cambell, Master of Wine, 94/100 - "Dense and strongly varietal wine with classic blackberry, cedar and mint characters. Firm ripe tannins give the wine backbone and longevity yet still allow access to appealing fruit flavours. This is a serious Cabernet Sauvignon that must rate as one of the country's best."

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Well balanced but still young. Remaining bottle to be savoured in a couple of years

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