Hugh Hamilton Black Sheep Cabernet Sauvignon | McLaren Vale
An entire chesterfield of polished leather on which poses pulpy plum, blackcurrant, and raspberry - right down to the seeds. Savory elements lockstep with primary fruit and florals. Cherry stone, sandalwood, and fresh turned earth. A lengthy, emery textured palate. Rich, intense, and varietal.
An entire chesterfield of polished leather on which poses pulpy plum, blackcurrant, and raspberry - right down to the seeds. Savory elements lockstep with primary fruit and florals. Cherry stone, sandalwood, and fresh turned earth. A lengthy, emery textured palate. Rich, intense, and varietal.
An entire chesterfield of polished leather on which poses pulpy plum, blackcurrant, and raspberry - right down to the seeds. Savory elements lockstep with primary fruit and florals. Cherry stone, sandalwood, and fresh turned earth. A lengthy, emery textured palate. Rich, intense, and varietal.
Winery note
The Hamilton family has roots that run deep, with a wine history dating back over 185 years. Hugh Hamilton is the 5th generation of a large wine dynasty in South Australia and is regarded as the black sheep of the family. His daughter and 6th generation of the family, Mary, continues the legacy, making them Australia’s
oldest winemaking family
Product note
Fruit for this Cabernet is predominately drawn from the higher and cooler sub-region of Blewitt Springs. The deep sand at this site favors varietal expression which is important for a variety that can prove finicky in this regard. The next largest component of the blend is sourced from Cabernet planted in 1996 on black cracking clay. The line of tannin that this soil type produces gives an excellent frame for the aromatics, providing structure to match the aromatics of Blewitt Springs.
