Wakefield St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
Complex and elegant, offering rich fruit characters of cassis and blackcurrant with earthy nuances.
In the glass, the wine is an intense red colour with a vibrant purple hue to the edge.
The nose gives enticing, lifted aromas of ripe blackcurrants, mint chocolate, subtle spice and a hint of dried tomato leaf. The overall nose character is one of richness and elegance. The palate it is a very well-balanced wine with ripe blackcurrant characters, along with chocolate and mint intermingling harmoniously with oak characters of cedar and subtle tobacco. There is an understated power to the wine, with layers of complexity building across the palate and then finishing elegantly with long, fine tannins. It is a generous wine yet retains poise and the elegance of great Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine had a period of extended skin contact before being pressed and transferred to fine-grained French oak barrels (40% new, 60% 2 - 3 year old) for a period of 18 months maturation prior to being bottled.
Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a long term under ideal conditions.
Country | Australia |
Region | Clare Valley |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
ABV | 14.5% |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 75cl |
Type / Colour | Red |
Style | Full-Bodied |
Country, Australia
Region, Clare Valley
Grape,
- Cabernet Sauvignon
BREAK;
Style, Full Bodied
ABV %, 14.5%
Vintage, 2018
Biodynamic,
Low Sulphur,
Low Intervention & Natural,
Organic,
Vegan,
Food pairing,
Ratings & Awards, Double Gold - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
The Vineyard
Named after the historic property first established in 1892. A true reflection of the terroir, St. Andrews wines exemplify the very best of handcrafted Clare Valley winemaking. The first Taylors St. Andrews wines were released in 1999 and have developed a reputation as benchmark examples of great Clare Valley wine. As our flagship, St Andrews is only released in the finest vintages.
The St. Andrews range is named after the historic property first established by Scottish immigrants in 1892. For forty years St. Andrews was one of the leading wine producers in the Clare Valley but sadly, ceased operating when it was sold in 1934. Bill Taylor quickly recognised the potential of the adjacent St. Andrews property when he was first establishing his vineyards in the Clare Valley, and wanted to make it a part of the family's estate. So in 1995 the family purchased the property and became proud custodians of a piece of Australian wine history. They immediately went about the task of re-creating the glory days by once again planting vines on the rich, fertile soils and in 1999 the first St. Andrews wines from Taylors were released.
These wines are particularly special with fruit sourced from the best blocks on the estate and only crafted in the best vintages, they're a true testament to our philosophy of 'respect the fruit'. The hand-crafted approach extends beyond the winemaking too as even the labels are hand applied. This modern version of St. Andrews now has a heritage that spans almost two decades. Over this time, the wines have developed a well-deserved reputation - not only as benchmark Clare Valley styles but also standing tall amongst the best from Australia.
Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
Named after the historic property first established in 1892. A true reflection of the terroir, St. Andrews wines exemplify the very best of handcrafted Clare Valley winemaking. The first Taylors St. Andrews wines were released in 1999 and have developed a reputation as benchmark examples of great Clare Valley wine. As our flagship, St Andrews is only released in the finest vintages.
The St. Andrews range is named after the historic property first established by Scottish immigrants in 1892. For forty years St. Andrews was one of the leading wine producers in the Clare Valley but sadly, ceased operating when it was sold in 1934. Bill Taylor quickly recognised the potential of the adjacent St. Andrews property when he was first establishing his vineyards in the Clare Valley, and wanted to make it a part of the family's estate. So in 1995 the family purchased the property and became proud custodians of a piece of Australian wine history. They immediately went about the task of re-creating the glory days by once again planting vines on the rich, fertile soils and in 1999 the first St. Andrews wines from Taylors were released.
These wines are particularly special with fruit sourced from the best blocks on the estate and only crafted in the best vintages, they're a true testament to our philosophy of 'respect the fruit'. The hand-crafted approach extends beyond the winemaking too as even the labels are hand applied. This modern version of St. Andrews now has a heritage that spans almost two decades. Over this time, the wines have developed a well-deserved reputation - not only as benchmark Clare Valley styles but also standing tall amongst the best from Australia.