2008 KAY BROTHERS AMERY CUTHBERT CABERNET
The 2008 vintage Cuthbert Cabernet is the second release of this commemorative wine. Colin Kay, continuing the family winemaking tradition, has produced this delightful McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon in honour of this father Cuthbert. Cuthbert “Cud” Kay, the eldest son of Herbert Kay, was born at Amery on the 16th June 1914, 24 years after Herbert and his brother Frederick founded the Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards and Winery. Apart from service in the Second Word War, and spending most Sundays on the golf course, Cud’s life was devoted to making rich, full-bodied Amery red wines – the style he always enjoyed.
Harvested on the 11th March 2008, the grapes were traditionally processed (open fermented and basket pressed) with extended post fermentation maceration. The wine was matured for 2 years in new Hungarian and Bulgarian Oak barrels.
A rich, dark, brooding Cabernet of awsome length, dept and weight. The combination of eucalypt and blackberry/mulberry fruits are in complete harmony with the sweet cigar-box characters and ripe, juicy tannins.
Bottled in July 2010 this wine will continue to develop in the bottle for many years with careful cellaring. Decanting is recommended an hour or two before enjoying.