2019 Zema Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

One of Coonawarra’s long standing Estate’s, the Zema family having been crafting wines from their vineyards for nearly 40 years. The family arrived from Italy in 1953 bringing with them a wealth of traditional vineyard practices and experience. In 1982 they purchased their first 20 acre property, located in the heart of the famed terra rossa strip adjacent to Coonawarra landmarks Mildara, Rouge Homme and Wynns. Eight acres were already planted to Shiraz, the remaining 12 acres were subsequently planted to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads. Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Flooding the nostrils are ripe blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry scents which are pursued by some cedary tobacco, dried herb and earthy bay leaf like notes. Rich, large scaled and formidably structured the full bodied palate is saturated with blackcurrant, liquorice and ripe mulberry fruits. A firm tannin structure asserts its presence lending a grippy feel across the palate. Cedary tobacco characters, earth and spicy bay leaf accents linger underneath. Amply powered it has a long yet very robust finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.8%