• 2023 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon * - Yangarra Estate Vineyard
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2022 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon

2022 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cabernet Sauvignon grows in ideal conditions on the Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard thanks to the combined influence of elevation, aspect, prevailing winds, weather and ancient soils. The ability to consistently retain expressive and fragrant aromas and obtain deep tannin ripeness with concentrated fresh flavours makes Trueman one of the estate’s most highly regarded wines. Violet, blueberry, purple olive and cedar aromas lead to rich blueberry, blackberry and plum flavours. Tannins are long and layered, delivering exceptional depth of flavour and a long, seamless impression that ages very well.
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Technical Notes

Variety

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

13.5%

pH

3.70

Titratable Acidity

5.8g/L

The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

Hand-picked 29 March - 1 April, destemmed, selectively sorted and gently crushed to open top fermenters. Pumped over daily with a minimum of 21 days on skins. Basket pressed with light pressings included in free run directly to 60% new and used French oak barriques. Blended after 14 months and matured for a further 4 months in French oak before bottling. Bottled December 2023. 

August, 2024

Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion



2022 vintage



From the original 1971 contour-planted vines and a 2002 block; crushed to open fermenters; a minimum of 21 days on skins; matured in French barriques (60% new) for a total of 18 months. It’s a cabernet of deep and brooding properties but not girth or heft. Indeed, there is considerable refinement here. Cedar and currant, ripe mulberry, cassis, plum and olive, the pitch of leafiness keenly judged, with proper ripeness achieved at modest alcohol. An equally refined but effective line of tannins draws effortlessly long, with oak a key player but stylish about it. An excellent release.

96 points


February, 2024

Ned Goodwin - JamesSuckling.com



2022 vintage



An exceptional cabernet of flare and precision. Dried sage, bay leaves and a smear of black olives serve as a savory balance to the wave of currants and mint, all riveted to refined tannins and a briny maritime freshness. The more I spend time in the Vale the more I realize just how good cabernet can be. A leader of the pack. Drinkable now, but best from 2030. Screw cap.

96 points


January, 2025

Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front



2022 vintage



This is deliciously firm and impressively concentrated. It tastes of blackcurrant, redcurrant, resin and bay leaves, and boasts a genuine smoothness to the mouthfeel as well as an assertive rumble to the tannin. I tempted to say that this wine places an emphasis on structure, because it has that feel, but the volume of fruit here is impressive as well. It is, you could say, a complete wine.

95 points


February, 2025

Stuart Knox - The Real Review



2022 vintage



Ink-black core, deepest ruby-red rim. Blackberry, mocha and vanilla aromatics. Palate is powerful and dense but doesn’t sit heavy; black fruits are wrapped in mocha and meaty notes with a leafy note towards the back. Great length. Well judged tannins have ample grip and grit yet stay in harmony with the fruit, coming into their own at the finish.

95 points