Nocturne Cabernet Sauvignon
A vibrant Red wine with crunchy cranberry, cassis, and silky tannins, perfect with roasted lamb
Nocturne Yallingup Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Australia, is a superb Red still dry wine crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec grapes. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 15 months in French oak, this wine offers a complex and perfumed profile. Expect vibrant red fruit characters, crunchy cranberry, cassis, and hints of cedar and saline, all framed by silky tannins. Its medium body and elegant finish make it a versatile choice, pairing beautifully with roasted lamb or mature hard cheeses.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
The grapes were destemmed before being fermented using indigenous yeasts. The wine spent 15 days on skins with a peak fermentation temperature of around 28˚C. The wine was then pressed to tank and settled briefly, before being transferred to a combination of new (25%), two and three-year-old French oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine was only racked once in this time and, after 15 months in oak, was emptied from barrel, blended and bottled.
Flavour profile
This elegant Red wine offers a complex and perfumed bouquet, revealing notes of cassis, cedar, and a hint of saline minerality. On the palate, vibrant red fruits like cranberry and raspberry are complemented by silky tannins, leading to a long, pure finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to enhance its vibrant fruit and silky tannins.