Scarecrow - Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (750ml) Costieres de Nimes

Scarecrow - Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (750ml) Costieres de NimesVineyard Manager Michael Wolf: Although the 2016 winter rains came late, they were almost double the volume of the previous year, resulting in robust vine growth through the spring. The vintage will be remembered for several severe heat waves: one in July which lasted for over a week, and then 3 distinct heat events in September. In July, overhead sprinklers were used at the JJ Cohn Estate to cool the vines and avoid damage. Most challenging was the

This bottle was inspired by the ‘chestnut’ shaped wine bottles manufactured in England between about 1715 and 1740

always a favourite cuvée of mine here

Once again there is enough wood to merit mentioning framing the aromas of petrol

Great spice goes with just enough fresh acidity

sausages or cured meats

It can be paired alone or accompanied by red meats

and delivers as a wine that takes no short cuts

made by renowned winemaker Raoul de la Mota

"Robustly structured

Both properties have the same vinification methods

with a powerful backdrop of graphite and tar

but this is quite strict and therefore cellaring is recommended