Vinaceous Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (12x 750mL).

Winery Tasting Notes

The 2017 Raconteur is sourced from mature vines located in Wilyabrup,

Margaret River; these old vines are hand-harvested and made using traditional

techniques by Vinaceous winemakers. Hand-picked, open fermented (with

10% whole bunches). Cabernet Sauvignon from Carl Linder’s 80 year old

Barossa Vineyards. Basket pressed into some 25% new oak barriques (French &

American) to finish fermentation. 14 – 16 months maturation in the same oak.

Vinified by Elena Brooks, fined, blended and bottled by Vinaceous Wines.

The wine is matured in oak and selected by Vinaceous winemakers Mike

Kerrigan and Nick Stacy for finishing, fining, blending and bottling by

Vinaceous.

The Raconteur typifies classic Margaret River cabernet; lush, rich and deep purple in colour with bright hues, the aroma leaps from the glass with violets and black berry and mocha notes. Not unlike a Rorschach Image, people will see different flavours across the palate; some will find ripe fleshy black currants and cassis, others will find crunchy sour cherries; but both complement the overall palate with intensity, weight, structure and texture.

Along with lip-smacking tannins and fine oak nuances, the 2017 Raconteur can easily be enjoyed on immediate opening or be cellared for up to 10 years and is absolutely a must with roast lamb, chargrilled rib-eye and/or array of cheeses; whatever your choice, the Raconteur will always entertain and command attention!