2009
Vintage
Vintage started two weeks earlier than previous years due mainly to the drought and warm weather. Yields were significantly lower but the quality of the fruit was exceptional. Diversity of regions will stamp the 2009 vintage apart from preceding years.
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested at optimum maturity and ferrmented at 24 degrees centigrade for 6 days, with pumping over 4 times daily to give excellent colour and extraction. Following the completion of MLF, maturation with medium toast American oak was carried out for 12 months prior to blending and bottling.
Colour
Deep cherry red in colour with moderate bright viscosity.
Bouquet
Vanilla bean with ripe blackberry and cassis aromas.
Palate
Bright fruit with savoury notes lift the aroma of this wine, with a soft plum mid palate.
Suggested Food
Best enjoyed with your favourite tomato based pasta, or simply by itself.
Cellaring
Ready to drink now. The Card Collection 2006 sangiovese barbera will reward with
careful cellaring for a further 5 years.
Awards
Rating 88: 2011 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
