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Sevenhill St Ignatius Cabernet Blend 2020 Clare Valley

Sevenhill St Ignatius Cabernet Blend 2020 Clare Valley

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Sevenhill St Ignatius Cabernet Blend 2020 from Clare Valley showcases the perfect harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. This distinguished vintage delivers deep floral aromatics and a silky, textured palate with exceptional balance.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson hues, displaying excellent clarity and medium viscosity that hints at the wine's textured character.

Aroma

The nose opens with captivating floral notes of mulberry and blueberry, beautifully layered with aromatic bark spices. Delicate hints of lavender and rosehip add complexity, whilst subtle oak integration provides depth without overwhelming the fruit expression.

Palate

Medium-bodied with a beautifully textured mouthfeel, this wine exudes balance and poise from the first sip. The silky-smooth tannins carry flavours of dark berries and spice through to an elegant, persistent finish. The blend's components work in perfect harmony—Cabernet Sauvignon providing structure, Merlot contributing softness, and Malbec adding depth and aromatic lift.

Pairs With

This versatile Clare Valley red wine complements roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, mushroom risotto, and aged cheddar cheese, making it an excellent choice for both casual dining and special occasions.

Wine Specifications

Variety: Cabernet Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc

Size: 750mL

Region: Clare Valley

ABV: 14%

Vintage: 2020

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Winery & Vintage Info

St Ignatius' army career was cut short by a ricocheting cannonball and while his shattered leg was on the mend, Ignatius developed a lifelong love of learning. His devotion to education is embedded into the psyche of the Jesuit Order today and a key reason they built a centre of learning along with the very first winery in the Clare Valley.

St Ignatius does not stray from the varietal mix and hierarchy that has given this wine such a following. The synchronicity of these varieties proves itself each vintage with only the percentage varying with each vintage.

A second year of very low winter rainfall combined with freakishly fluctuating October temperatures resulting in historically low yields across all varieties. Thankfully, the conditions during ripening were temperate which meant that the vines slowly ripen the small crop. This slow ripening was a blessing for flavour and tannin development and allowed picking decisions to be made with increased consideration.

The 2020 St Ignatius Cabernet Blend is the pinnacle cabernet-based wine produced from the old vines at Sevenhill. This release is made up of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Malbec and 9% Cabernet Franc. The varieties were fermented separately in Open Slate vats and basket pressed after 10 to 15 days on skins. Blending occurred in October 2020 and the wine was returned to 30% New French oak hogsheads for further barrel maturation. Bottled February, 2022.

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