Empyrean Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - in Gift Tin sangiovese

Empyrean Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - in Gift Tin sangioveseEmpyrean Cabernet Sauvignon Empyrean is Latin for the highest sphere in which the purist elements of life exist. The vines are meticulously hand pruned as one measure, to keep the vineyards balanced and yields low. The result is small thick skinned berries expressing pure Coonawarra character. The resulting wine is complex and lengthy, with malolactic fermentation and maturation being completed in only hand selected new French oak. Each vintage is

Hand-picked and pruned from selected fruit-driven parcels from mostly cooler parts of McLaren Vale

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additional 6 months oak maturation prior to bottling

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Classification: Old Vines

the hidden force and heart of Schild Estate

The red currant

he paraded poised and proud among the herd

finishing long and supple

and plum with subtle layers of vanilla spice

offering a creamy texture and an elegant

Full-bodied and richly layered