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Technical info
- Volume:
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Brand: Penfolds
Vintage Notes
Napa Valley enjoyed good winter rainfall, which ensured the soil was fully saturated at the beginning of the growing season. Harvest across the region was one to two weeks later than usual with yields close to long-term average. A good vintage for cabernet sauvignon, with grapes showing bright acidity, powdery tannins, and strong varietal flavours. Average winter and spring rainfall offered the vines in South Australia healthy soil moisture profiles for the growing season. Summer was typically warm and dry. However no adverse heatwaves were noted. Weather conditions during the final stages of ripening were dry with March rainfall below the long-term average. The prevailing autumnal conditions favoured fully ripened grapes with well developed colours and flavours.
Technical info
- Volume:
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Brand: Penfolds
Vintage Notes
Napa Valley enjoyed good winter rainfall, which ensured the soil was fully saturated at the beginning of the growing season. Harvest across the region was one to two weeks later than usual with yields close to long-term average. A good vintage for cabernet sauvignon, with grapes showing bright acidity, powdery tannins, and strong varietal flavours.
Average winter and spring rainfall offered the vines in South Australia healthy soil moisture profiles for the growing season. Summer was typically warm and dry. However no adverse heatwaves were noted. Weather conditions during the final stages of ripening were dry with March rainfall below the long-term average. The prevailing autumnal conditions favoured fully ripened grapes with well developed colours and flavours.