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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.
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Production Notes
34% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Shiraz
Alcohol %
14.6
Aging
10 - 15 years
Harvest Date
March-April 1997
Fermentation
New French & American Oak - 18 months
Acid
6.5g/L
pH
3.48
Residual Sugar
0.2g/L
Bottling Date
November 1998
