Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinkability: Impress
Sourced from two Cabernet blocks – one old single vineyard estate in the heart of Wilyabrup and a stunning block of aged Margaret River vines in the east Wallcliffe sub-region. Both parcels hand-picked and de-stemmed before wild ferment in open bins and a whole bunch portion in amphorae. Basket–pressed to new and aged French oak (20% new), and matured for 19 months. Bottling unfined, unfiltered. Undoubtedly Margaret River Cabernet, yet with the light touch and elegant rawness/freshness of lo-fi winemaking.
A potpourri of scents greet the nose – perfume, cherry, rose-water, eastern spices, dark choco- late and mocha, toasty blackcurrant – aromas of freshly baked bread, warm cherry pie, spicy plum pudding and a background of forest floor fruits. Seamless oak melds with red/blue fruits – boysenberry, blueberry, satsuma plum. Delicate and soft on the palate with ripe berries, sweet cherry and juicy plum. Gentle acidity to the back palate with just enough crunch and firmness. Elegant tannins.
Amato Vino was one of the first wineries we acquired through Burnt Ends Cellars and we’re immensely proud that their exposure has managed to grow tremendously over the years. Brad & Sharon are a super-chill duo making wine from two of Australia’s top regions – Margaret River and Riverland. WA is reserved for their classic styles of Chardonnay and Cab Sauv, while South Australia’s Riverland is where the lo-fi magic happens. Single vineyards, handpicks, natural ferments. Clay amphora for fermentation and maturation. All the wild stuff with grapes such as Savagnin, Chenin Blanc and Primitivo.”
