2007 Leading Horse


Deep crimson colour with garnet hues. Intense aromas of blackberry, mulberry and dark cherry with hints of fennel and leather supported by spice and tar notes.

A generous, structured palate exhibits blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, a touch of mint and an earthy texture.

Chewy, textured tannins ensure a finish of balance and great length to be enjoyed over the next eight years.

*** UNFILTERED – THIS WINE MAY THROW A CRUST *** 

The Formby & Adams label reflects the Cabernet Dimension of Brothers in Arms. In 1891 William Formby wielded his leading team of Clydesdale horses into action, planting the first 2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon. Today his great, great grandson Guy Adams continues the family’s grape growing traditions, consistently leading the way through a mix of traditional and modern vineyard management and winemaking practices that enable him to produce the best possible wines from this famous vineyard. 
Vineyard: Metala Vineyards, Langhorne Creek, SA
                                                      
                                                       Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
                                                       Harvest date: 29th & 30th March 2007
                                                       Bottling date: 12th December 2008
                                                       Sourced from: 100% single estate, 3 individual
                                                                                 plantings
                                                       Baumé at harvest: 14.3 - 15.2
                                                       Alcohol: 15.2%/v
                                                       Titratable acidity: 6.5g/l 
                                                       pH: 3.67
                                                       Oak: 18 months in 1-4 yr old French oak barriques.
                                                       Release date: 1st July 2009 – Currently Available
                                                       Closure: Screwcap

 

                            
                   
      "The 'Leading Horse' portrays Cabernet at it's 
        approachable best, providing blackberry and
          blackcurrant flavours with chewy, textured 
                                    tannins"
                          Wine 100, April 2010

          "This Cabernet Sauvignon displays cherry
              and blackberry aromas with a touch of 
     herbaceousness, spice and vanilla. The sweet, ripe
     fruit on the palate also shows a touch of mintiness
     and  is well integrated with mouth coating tannins.
                              David Cumming,
      Central western Daily Cellar Press April 2010

   "That's a mouthful on the label, but I could eat a 
            horse ,and happily wash it down with a
                                Leading one."
                             8.6/10  Max Crus
                  Grape Expectations April 2010


         "It is a flavoursome red with earthy, plummy
          characters and smooth tannins providing a
                           satisfying mouthfeel.
                 Ross Noble, The Courier April 2010

 




 

 

 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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