At the table with Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Pair with spiced beef shank, lamb chops with garlic and thyme, veal paupiettes with sundried tomatoes or with some fine mature cheeses.
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Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Rockford
The Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rockford estate. This cuvée was created from a selection of vineyard plots adjacent to Rifle Range Road. The staggered harvest is done by hand and reflects the aim of building a precise, complex cuvée. The estate favours a traditional, artisanal approach, with hand harvesting and pressing of the berries in a wooden press dating from the late 19th century, before fermentation in open vats. The wine is then aged for 2 years in old French and American oak barriques. This wine reveals notes of black fruit, black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, graphite, tobacco, cedar, rosemary and other sweet spices. On the palate, it is powerful yet elegant, with superb concentration and complexity, structured by firm yet supple tannins.
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Barossa ValleyAustralia
The Barossa Valley is a wine-growing region in South Australia. Located about an hour's drive north of Adelaide, this prestigious region is home to some of Australia's oldest vineyards and estates. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The sun shines frequently and humidity is low. As its name suggests, the region is characterized by rolling hills and valleys covered in vineyards.
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Australia
Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other.
Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed.
Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around major cities. Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney.
The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines which are defined by their terroir.
All about Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
At what temperature should Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be kept?
Ageing potential: 10 years or more, until at least 2028. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Origin: South Australia, Australia. Alcohol: 14%.
What to serve with Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and white meat. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.