Knee Deep Birdhouse 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Small batch, Vegan

 Magpie’s Cottage, surrounded by pristine oceans, majestic forests and world-class vineyards, nurtured a life-long connection between our family and the Margaret River wine region. ‘Birdhouse’ pays homage to the memories and history created within Magpie’s Cottage.

COLOUR

Garnet with a ruby red hue.

NOSE

Intense black currant, floral notes and dried herbal nuances.

PALATE

Lashings of cassis, firm tannins, with a well-structured finish.

WINEMAKING

Fruit was harvested when flavour, tannin and acid were all in balance. Fruit was fermented before being pressed off into tank, settled then transferred to French oak barrels. Careful barrel selection brought together rich fruit, firm tannins and a tight acidity to come together beautifully, producing a Cabernet of great structural integrity and one that will reward careful cellaring.

VINTAGE NOTES

2019 was a long, cool vintage. It started off with a cooler than average spring and summer and this followed through vintage. Canopy management and attention to detail were key to getting fruit ripe and avoiding disease. Yields were low across the board resulting in more elegant Cabernets

QUICK NOTES

Vintage 2019

Winemaker/s Kate Morgan

Grape Variety 95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Shiraz

Growing area 95% Margaret River, WA, 5% Geographe, WA

Alc % Vol 14% v/v

Titratable acidity 6.0 g/l

PH 3.57

Cellar Potential  8 to 10 years

Maturation 9 months

Bottled February 2020

Oak French 36% New 59% Seasoned

Vegan Friendly  

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