Castillo de Aresan Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 vs Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £12.99 | £12.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Castillo De Aresan | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Shiraz |
| Region | — | McLaren Vale |
| Country | — | Australia |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Castillo de Aresan Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Castillo de Aresan Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and expressive red from Spain, showcasing the power of Cabernet Sauvignon with the rich influence of bourbon barrel ageing. The wine features deep dark fruit flavours, layered with notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak, giving a smooth, full-bodied palate and a long, lingering finish. An innovative and distinctive wine offering exceptional quality at an outstanding price. Why You'll Love It This is innovative Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon with a unique twist—12-14 months ageing in bourbon barrels. The bourbon barrels impart distinctive vanilla, caramel, and spice nuances while maintaining the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon. With hand-harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and careful barrel selection, this wine offers remarkable complexity and depth. A bold, expressive style that delivers exceptional value for bourbon barrel aged wine. Meet the Producer Castillo de Aresan is a Spanish winery dedicated to producing rich, expressive wines that combine traditional varietals with innovative ageing techniques to enhance complexity and depth. The estate focuses on creating distinctive wines that offer exceptional quality and character. Production Hand-harvested grapes are carefully destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in bourbon barrels for a period of 12-14 months, allowing integration of the bourbon's vanilla, caramel, and spice nuances while maintaining the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting Notes Deep ruby colour with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, and subtle smoky spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with ripe dark fruit, integrated tannins, and a rich, velvety texture leading to a long, warming finish. Perfect Pairings Pairs well with grilled steaks, slow-cooked beef dishes, hearty stews, mature cheeses, barbecued ribs, or burgers. Also excellent with bold, flavourful cuisine. Grape Variety
Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020
Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard Shiraz is a rich, expressive red from one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated family estates, crafted from a single vineyard parcel within the Davey Estate farm to capture the authentic character and enduring essence of this exceptional South Australian wine region. Why You'll Love It Shingleback's Single Vineyard range is all about place. By sourcing fruit from a single, carefully selected parcel within the Davey Estate, winemaker John Davey is able to highlight the unique influence of soil and microclimate on the wine, producing a Shiraz of real depth, complexity, and regional identity. McLaren Vale is one of Australia's great Shiraz regions, and this is a textbook expression of why, rich, structured, and beautifully crafted at a price that over-delivers on quality. Vineyard & Production Fruit is sourced from a single vineyard parcel within the Davey Estate in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Grapes are fermented in open fermenters with controlled pump-overs to gently extract colour and flavour while avoiding bitter tannins. After pressing, the wine is matured for 12 months in oak hogsheads, 10% new, with 70% French oak and 30% American oak, with the balance aged in older French barrels. Individual barrel selection ensures a carefully crafted and harmonious final blend. Tasting Notes Deep red with hints of purple. Intense aromas of blackberry, dark plum and violet, layered with mocha, black pepper and subtle oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with fine tannins, balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish that reflects the character of the vineyard and region. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roast lamb, beef short rib, and slow-braised red meats. Also excellent with roast chicken, pancetta, and rich, savoury dishes. Grape Variety Shiraz 100%
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