Mayer Cabernet
Wine Description
Acclaim
Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Yarra Valley
Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
100% Wholebunch
Type of aging container:
Hogs Heads
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.61
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.9 %
Residual sugar:
0.24 g/L
Wine Production
100% whole bunches undergo a natural yeast fermentation. The wine is then left on lees for a year, with just one handling into the blending tank before bottling. A small amount of Sulphur is added at this point. Wines are bottled without fining or filtration.
About the Vineyard
Grapes are sourced from Yering, around and hour north-east inland from Melbourne. Slightly warmer than other regions of the Yarra Valley, with rainfall in the winter and spring, and relatively cool, dry and humid summers. There is limited maritime influence. Grapes are grown on a North facing slope of the valley floor.