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Place

From the single vineyard, named Tregea located in the sub-region of Penwortham, Clare Valley. This vineyard sits next to the Kilikanoon Cellar Door at an altitude of 380 metres. The Cellar Door's terrace has a name fittingly called Tregea Terrace as it overlooks this vineyard.

Vintage Conditions

The lead up to the 2018 vintage was cool and dry, however large rainfall events in early January quenched the vines’ thirst, and allowed for even ripening and complex flavour development. Fruit was harvested in mid-March. 

Winemaking

Small parcels were placed into open fermenters, then basket pressed into a careful selection of new and seasoned French oak barrels for eighteen months, before being bottled. Purposeful yet considered use of traditional winemaking techniques alongside modern practices contribute to the old world feel of the wine.

Kilikanoon Wines

2018 Tregea Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Tregea Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Overview

Named after the original owner of the Kilikanoon Cellar Door property John Tregea, our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of fruit grown on the cooler Cellar Door site. This is complimented with fruit from the warmer vineyards at the Kilikanoon winery in Leasingham.
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"The 2018 Tregea Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is elegant, concentrated, leafy and very good. The profusion of cassis and raspberry on centerstage are supported by dried sage and bay leaf, fresh garden mint, salted licorice and a supple flow of lithe tannins. This is very good, indeed. Importantly, this is regionally accurate Cabernet Sauvignon, distinct from other South Australian regions" Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Place

From the single vineyard, named Tregea located in the sub-region of Penwortham, Clare Valley. This vineyard sits next to the Kilikanoon Cellar Door at an altitude of 380 metres. The Cellar Door's terrace has a name fittingly called Tregea Terrace as it overlooks this vineyard.

Vintage Conditions

The lead up to the 2018 vintage was cool and dry, however large rainfall events in early January quenched the vines’ thirst, and allowed for even ripening and complex flavour development. Fruit was harvested in mid-March. 

Winemaking

Small parcels were placed into open fermenters, then basket pressed into a careful selection of new and seasoned French oak barrels for eighteen months, before being bottled. Purposeful yet considered use of traditional winemaking techniques alongside modern practices contribute to the old world feel of the wine.

Acidity
6.5 g/L
Alcohol
14.0%
Cellaring
Now or cellar until 2027
Closure
Screw cap
Maturation
Careful selection of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 18 months
Size
750mL
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
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Tasting Notes

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  • Appearance

    Appearance

    Brick red in colour with youthful crimson hues and brilliant appearance.

  • Nose

    Nose

    Lifted red fruits, dark cherries, mint and cassis in unison with charry French oak and cedar.

  • Palate

    Palate

    Powerful yet elegant, the palate seamlessly integrates the
    flavours from the nose with fine grained tannins and balanced acidity.

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