Larry Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 vs Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £16.99 | £16.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc |
| Region | Margaret River | Stellenbosch |
| Country | Australia | South Africa |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Larry Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Larry Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark expression of Margaret River Cabernet, one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions and arguably the country's finest source for the variety. Crafted by Larry Cherubino, widely regarded as one of Western Australia's most talented and meticulous winemakers, Pedestal is the entry point into the Cherubino range and consistently over-delivers on quality, structure, and elegance for its price. Why You'll Love It Larry Cherubino has built his reputation on a singular commitment to terroir-driven winemaking across Western Australia's finest sub-regions. Margaret River's unique maritime climate, moderated by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Southern Ocean to the south, produces Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable natural balance: ripe, structured, and fragrant, with the kind of cassis-driven fruit and fine-grained tannins that make it one of the world's great Cabernet regions. Pedestal captures all of that at an accessible price point. Vineyard & Production Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in Margaret River, Western Australia. Crafted with the precision and attention to detail that defines everything Larry Cherubino produces. Tasting Notes Classic Margaret River Cabernet, fragrant blackcurrant and cassis on the nose, with cedar, bay leaf, and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish. Structured for the medium term but very approachable now. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roast lamb, beef fillet, duck breast, and aged hard cheeses. Also excellent with slow-braised red meats and hearty pasta dishes. Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2022
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc is a vibrant, elegant and deeply characterful red from the granitic Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's most exciting terroirs for the variety. Crafted by Bruwer Raats, widely regarded as one of the Cape's most gifted winemakers, this is Cabernet Franc of real purity, minerality and finesse. Why You'll Love It Founded in 2000, Raats Family Wines has built its reputation on a singular focus: excellence through specialisation in Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Bruwer Raats identified the unique potential of the decomposed dolomite granite soils in Polkadraai Hills early on, and the Dolomite Cabernet Franc is the expression of that vision. Regarded as one of the finest examples of the variety in the southern hemisphere, this is a wine that rewards those who appreciate elegance, complexity and a genuine sense of place. Vineyard & Production Sourced exclusively from vineyards planted on decomposed dolomite granite soils in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, which impart freshness, vibrant acidity and a distinct mineral character. Grapes are hand-harvested in February at optimal ripeness and triple hand-sorted before crushing. A five-day cold soak on skins precedes fermentation at 28 degrees, followed by basket pressing and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine is then aged for 14 months in French 300-litre barrels with no new oak, preserving purity and elegance. Tasting Notes Dark and red cherry aromas layered with spice and herbaceous notes. The palate shows dark berries, graphite and a hint of wet-stone minerality, leading to a soft, velvet finish. Floral and approachable, yet balanced and complex with real depth. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for game birds in red wine sauce, beef fillet and pork loin. Also excellent with duck breast, mushroom-based dishes and aged hard cheeses. Grape Variety Cabernet Franc 100%
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