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1997 Heytesbury

In 1995 the decision was made to produce a super premium red wine at the very top end of the scale that would take Vasse Felix to a dimension of quality not seen before. With utmost barrel selection, fruit selection and varietal blending freedom, the Heytesbury was born.
The 1995 and 1996 Heytesbury have a record of seven trophies, five Gold medals and three silver medals between them.

Tasting Notes

A very black and deep velvety wine in the glass with cassis, spice, coffee and dark chocolate in abundance. A powerful wine, dense and richly flavoured. The palate is more tightly structured than the 1995 and 1996, due to low yields in the 1997 vintage. A core of intense berry fruits, spice and cloves is surrounded with ripe tannins and supporting acid. This wine has cellaring potential of 10 – 15 years.

Varietals:

Production Notes

34% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Shiraz

Alcohol:

Alcohol %

14.6

Cellaring Potential:

Aging

10 - 15 years

Harvested:

Harvest Date

March-April 1997

Oak:

Fermentation

New French & American Oak - 18 months

TA:

Acid

6.5g/L

pH:

3.48

Residual Sugar:

Residual Sugar

0.2g/L

Bottled:

Bottling Date

November 1998