Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Vintage Conditions

The warmer weather conditions brought forward vintage by between 2 to 3 weeks ahead of the regional average for both whites and reds. 2012 whites and reds are rated as outstanding, universally declared as show stopping brilliant. 2012, once again providing for clean precise fruit flavours.

Winemaking Note

The fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and the berries just split to allow for minimal breakdown of the skin and to preserve the natural fruit freshness. The grapes were pumped over three times a day for 18 days, after which the wine was separated from the skins and allowed to finish fermentation in premium French oak barriques. The wine is aged in 45% new oak barrels for 18 months, after which it was blended, clarified and bottled.

Accolades

96 points, 'Special Value Star' - James Halliday's Wine Companion 2017
91 points - Wine Spectator Magazine, July Edition
SILVER - International Wine Challenge, 2016
SILVER - Margaret River Wine Show, 2015

Cellaring

This wine has been cellared for you to enjoy now, or will continue to evolve under suitable cellaring conditions.