Grattai Grove 'The Old Block' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Primary flavours
Blackberry
Dark Plum
Coffee
Dried Mint
Earthy
Details
Mudgee reds are famously earthy and savoury, and this Grattai red has the earthiness dialled up. Sourced from the oldest vines on the estate, this is all about dark plums, chocolate, coffee grounds and this elegant, refined savoury style. Full-bodied, dry and hearty, but with a sense of class too.
Moving to the country and buying a vineyard is everyone's wine dream, right? For Anna and Norbert Krebs, they kicked that goal and made it a reality, leaving many years of corporate life to buy a 100-acre property in Mudgee. This estate, which they renamed Grattai Grove, came with 2,000 olive trees and a patch of forty-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines that every Mudgee winemaker wanted. But why stop there? Since buying the farm, Anne and Norbert have planted more grape varieties and added sheep, cows, donkeys, goats, chooks, cats, and dogs to what they call 'our little slice of paradise'. Oh, and the wines? They're seriously smart, no doubt helped by the pair enlisting the ever-clever Mudgee wine guy James Manners for a little Midas touch in the winery.
Moving to the country and buying a vineyard is everyone's wine dream, right? For Anna and Norbert Krebs, they kicked that goal and made it a reality, leaving many years of corporate life to buy a 100-acre property in Mudgee. This estate, which they renamed Grattai Grove, came with 2,000 olive trees and a patch of forty-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines that every Mudgee winemaker wanted. But why stop there? Since buying the farm, Anne and Norbert have planted more grape varieties and added sheep, cows, donkeys, goats, chooks, cats, and dogs to what they call 'our little slice of paradise'. Oh, and the wines? They're seriously smart, no doubt helped by the pair enlisting the ever-clever Mudgee wine guy James Manners for a little Midas touch in the winery.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Mudgee
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
Grattai Grove
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
10-20 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Single Vineyard
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
NSW
Pairing guide
The team at Grattai Grove never fails to deliver the goods when it comes to characterful red wines, and this Cabernet Sauvignon is right up there with the best of the bunch. All that depth and power calls for real umami-bomb recipes for pairing with - we’re talking miso-slicked eggplant, roast beef with porcini, lamb shanks with an anchovy and garlic glaze, and anything with slow-cooked duck legs and roast root vegetables. Strong cheeses, brisket and homemade beef or bean burgers will also provide excellent combos to explore.
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Food
BBQ
Red Meat
Smoked Eggplant
Tastes
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Contemplative
Always A Winner
Seasons
Winter
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Mudgee, Australia
Hey there, fellow wine enthusiasts! Have you heard of the Mudgee wine region in New South Wales, Australia? If not, you're missing out on some seriously delicious drops! Picture this: vineyards perched high up at 450 meters, soaking up the Aussie sunshine and enjoying cooler temperatures. That means the grapes get a little extra time to ripen and develop flavors that'll knock your socks off. And boy, do they ever!
Mudgee is famous for its full-bodied red wines, like Shiraz, Cab Sav, and Merlot, which pack a punch and leave you wanting more. But don't overlook their refreshing whites, like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, which are perfect for sipping on a sunny day.
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