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NOTES
Driven by quality and a hands-on approach, Hollick wines are made from three core vineyards. Neilson's Block, planted by Ian and Wendy in 1975, the nearby Wilgha vineyard, purchased in 1987 and the Red Ridge vineyard developed in 1998 at Wrattonbully, giving Hollick over 200 acres of vineyard in total. Eighty percent is planted to red varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot. The balances of the vineyards are planted to the white varieties of Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Coonawarra soil is the classic Terra Rossa over limestone, providing excellent drainage and the right balance of nutrients, the ideal medium for vine growth and production of high quality fruit. Since the renaissance of Coonawarra in the 1950's, the region has produced many classic red wines, mainly based on Cabernet Sauvignon. Coonawarra has become synonymous with this grape variety and is recognised and admired world wide as a leading area for the production of premium quality table wines. The long and cool ripening season also produces white wines of distinction, particularly from Riesling, Chardonnays and more recently Sauvignon Blanc.
In the vineyard, Hollick wines utilise a blend of traditional methods and modern technology, which are employed to achieve balance in the wine and consistency of style in the market place.
TASTING NOTES
Coonawarra experienced near perfect conditions during the 2006 growing season. Average winter rainfall combined with a warm dry spring to produce excellent budburst and flowering conditions. Summer was warm and dry, devoid of significant extremes. The autumn harvest season that followed was notable for being warm and sunny with negligible precipitation, bringing about an early and unhurried vintage. The vintage yields were marginally below the long-term average, with the fruit showing good ripeness and excellent colours. The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from a selection of fruit from the older vine Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the shallow terra rossa soils in the Neilson’s Block and Wilgha vineyards in Coonawarra, many of which were planted in 1975.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a dense and bright ruby red with purple hues at the rim. An alluring mix of blackberries, briar and violets dominate, with hints of mint and dried herbs. An archetypal Coonawarra Cabernet with blackcurrant, black plums and cassis complimented by a luscious texture, silky tannins and exceptional palate length. A complex and focused wine with an abundance of elegance and style.
The supple structure of this wine enables it to be consumed now, although 7 to 15 years in a good cellar will be amply rewarded.
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