2022 Cricket Pitch Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot
South Eastern Australia
Leafy berry aromas are to the fore, due to the wine being majority Cabernet Sauvignon. A lovely mid-depth colour with youthful tints. Ripe Cabernet fruit complimented by the spice and plushness of the Shiraz component. Fine long tannins and acid line will see this age well over the medium term. A lovely drinking wine as always.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot
Acid
6.5 g/L
pH
3.46
Residual Sugar
0.57 g/L
Alcohol %
14.34
Wine Profile
Vinification
A combination of static and rotary fermenters used, after 2-3 day cold soak prior to ferment. This wine is matured in French oak up to 18 months with a small percentage being in new oak barrels.
Winemaker Comments
The 32nd vintage of Cricket Pitch Red (not counting the 1986) is both multi-varietal and multi-regional. Just on 74% coming from New South Wales with the balance being Beechworth and Margaret River. The varietal breakdown is Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Shiraz 11% and Merlot 1%. A good vintage across all regions in 2022 producing ripe, fine tannins with sweet mid-palate fruit.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with rich seafood, pasta and light meat dishes.
Drink
A drink now style that will further soften with medium term bottle maturation.
