Sorrenberg Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot 2024
The Wine
The warm conditions of the 2024 growing season allowed our Bordeaux varieties to achieve excellent ripeness while retaining balance and elegance. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc & 20% Merlot, with the balance comprising Petit Verdot,Malbec and Carménère. Low crop levels and natural fermentation on skins for four weeks were followed by 24 months’ maturation in French oak before bottling without fining or filtration.
Blackcurrant and blackberry are complemented by subtle notes of white pepper and spice. The palate is generous and beautifully balanced, with a rich mouthfeel and fine, silky tannins. Barry and Bernard believe this wine has excellent cellaring potential, although it is drinking beautifully now.
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Camenere
Country - Australia
Region - Victoria
Sub Region - Beechworth
Extra - Cork
Year - 2024
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Sorrenberg Vineyard was established in 1984 by Barry and Jan Morey and situated on the outskirts of Beechworth, conveniently near the golf course.
It’s a 3 hectare vineyard at an elevation of 560 meters set mainly on granite rock with a sandy loam. The finesse and elegance of Sorrenberg wines can be attributed to the fact that it is one of the highest vineyards on granite soil in the Beechworth region. The varieties grown included Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Gris and Merlot.
The Moreys have quietly gone about their work over the years and are now considered one of the great small Australian wineries. Biodynamic practices have been employed since 2000, with Demeter certification achieved in 2008.
For the Moreys, the Vineyard and the surrounding environment are all important - all efforts are put into the production of organic and healthy grapes, so the winemaking process does not become the focus. Its the land and its bounty that are the principle aim. Hard to argue against that!
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