Log in / Sign up St Hugo Single Vineyard Coonawarra Flint Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Coonawarra Cabernet at its finest, showcasing the distinctive regional characteristics of fruit grown on terra Rossa soil over limestone. Structural with regional blackcurrant fruit and long fine tannins to ensure a long life ahead of it.
Sourced from two adjacent blocks on the Flint Vineyard in the northwest of the Coonawarra wine region. The vines were planted in 1989 and grow on the famed “terra Rossa” soil of the region, which in this northwest corner is slightly more fertile, resulting in wines of great power and opulence. A single parcel of fruit was chosen to make this wine. Optimal harvest decisions are crucial for St.Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet to highlight the varietal characteristics whilst still maintaining a powerful structure.
Beef roulanden, gourmet burgers, venison stuffed bell peppers in rich tomato sauce.
Dark, savoury bitter chocolate, with ripe blackcurrant fruit and floral notes.
Generous plush fruit and regional tannin structure, savoury and chewy texture, with lingering bitter chocolate overtones.
