Nannup Ridge Wines Western Australia Epic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Product Description

Winery Overview

Located on the granite ridges of the Blackwood Valley in Western Australia, Nannup Ridge was established in 1998 on a 16-hectare site with exceptional soils and an elevated aspect. The estate is owned and run by the Fitzgerald brothers, and their winemaking is overseen by award-winning contract winemaker Bruce Dukes. The vineyard produces Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and prides itself on crafting wines that reflect its unique terroir.

Region & Vintage Conditions

The 2019 vintage draws from vines grown on the estate’s elevated granite ridges where warmth by day and cooling breezes by night help produce Cabernet fruit with ripe flavour and retained structure. Soils and site work in harmony to deliver concentration as well as freshness.

Winemaking Techniques

In crafting this Cabernet Sauvignon, careful extraction preserves varietal integrity while oak maturation integrates structure and flavour without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a polished wine with depth and elegance that’s approachable now yet built for short-term cellaring.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby with a hint of garnet edging, signalling maturity and intensity.

• Aroma: Leafy blackcurrant and dark cassis layered with light chocolate overtones and faint cedar.

• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth-textured, it offers rich ripe dark fruits—blackcurrant, black plum, framed by refined tannins, subtle spice and a soft underlying oak presence.

• Finish: Warm and sustained, fruit-driven with a gentle spice and lasting impression of dark-berry depth and polished structure.
  
  

Key Characteristics

• A rich yet refined Western Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with clear regional expression.

• Smooth and velvety in texture while retaining structure and power.

• From a boutique producer offering craft quality at accessible value.
  
  

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pairs exceptionally well with hearty fare: grilled rib-eye or lamb backstrap, pepper-crusted beef fillet, a mushroom-and-truffle risotto or a firm aged cheese board (think aged cheddar or gouda). Also ideal to savour on its own for a relaxed evening in front of the fire.

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