Museum | Pertaringa Tipsy Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Story: The Tipsy Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is from Bec Hardy’s vineyard in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. The ancient soils and elevation of the Tipsy Hill vineyard offer the perfect conditions for growing high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. The property also includes a stunning garden, featuring the rare Tipsy Hill Imperial Concubine rose, from which the name originates.
Vintage: The 2016 vintage was in general very mild with low rainfall. The lack of rain looked like it would result in a quick harvest, but a big downpour in early February made sure the vintage was more evenly spread out. The yields were up on the couple of previous years and the quality is looking great.
Nose: The nose offers classic Cabernet aromatics of cassis, crushed violets, cedar shavings and tobacco. Palate: The palate is medium-bodied with notes of blueberries and mocha, followed by ultra-fine, powdery tannins on the impressive and sustained palate.
Oak maturation: 50% new French oak hogsheads for 20 months.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2031
| Alc: 14.5% | TA: 7.07g/L |
| pH: 3.53 | RS: 2.4g/L |
96 points - Wine Showcase Magazine New Release tasting, 2018
97 points - Wine Orbit, 2018
97 points - James Halliday Wine Companion, 2020