{"product_id":"wakefield-taylors-family-wines-the-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTaylors Wines (also known as Wakefield Wines in some markets) is a family-owned winery founded in 1969 in Clare Valley, South Australia. The Taylor family established their vineyard along the Wakefield River, aiming to produce wines that reflect both traditional viticulture and modern winemaking techniques. Over the decades, the winery has expanded its vineyard holdings, refined its winemaking processes, and become well respected for varietal wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Riesling and Chardonnay. Its “Estate Label” range is positioned to offer quality wines that represent the estate’s fruit sources with a balance of affordability and character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe producer is Wakefield \/ Taylors Wines. The winemaking team sources fruit from vineyards in Clare Valley and Limestone Coast, among cool-climate and maritime-influenced regions. They manage harvest timing, fermentation and maturation under close oversight. For this wine, oak maturation in French oak is used to add complexity. The production emphasizes balance between fruit expression, oak, acidity, and tannin structure.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFruit for the 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is drawn from cool-climate vineyards in Clare Valley and some from Limestone Coast. Clare Valley provides warm days, cool nights and good elevation, preserving acidity and flavour nuance. Limestone Coast provides maritime influence and cooler growing conditions, helping moderate ripening and giving subtle complexity. Soils in these regions are often well-drained, with gravel, loam or clay components, depending on site.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are harvested when ripe but with retained acidity. Fermentation is temperature-controlled. Matured in French oak barrels. Specific details: ageing in oak, balancing new and used oak to add oak character without overwhelming fruit. Maturation period according to vendor sources is moderate, allowing integration of oak, tannin, and fruit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn the nose, rich dark berries such as blackcurrant and mulberry with a hint of eucalyptus and savoury herb. French oak adds touches of dark chocolate, cedar, spice, and perhaps subtle toasted nuts. The palate is full-bodied, layered with dark fruit, and framed by smooth, well-integrated tannins. Acidity gives freshness, supporting the fruit and oak profile. The finish is long, with a lingering interplay of dark fruit, oak spice and cedar.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs excellently with grilled or roasted red meats — think beef steak, lamb rack. Also good with richer sauces like peppercorn or mushroom. Hearty stews, charred vegetables, or dishes with roasted garlic will work. Strong cheeses like aged cheddar or Gouda will stand up well.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (≈ 59-64°F). Use a large Bordeaux-style red wine glass to allow aromas of oak, fruit, and spice to develop. Decanting for 20-30 minutes is helpful to allow the wine to open. Once opened, best consumed over 1-2 days. Avoid serving too cold (which mutes aroma) or too warm (which enhances alcohol harshness).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine offers both drinking appeal now and short-to-medium term aging. Under good cellar conditions (~12-14 °C, stable temperature, moderate humidity, away from light), it can evolve well over \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5-7 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Over time, oak and tannin will integrate more deeply, allowing secondary and tertiary aromas such as cedar, leather, tobacco to develop.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100 % Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.5 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatalie MacLean: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922272731350,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/WakefieldEstateLabelCabernetSauvignon.png?v=1773668049","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/wakefield-taylors-family-wines-the-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}