No. 5 Cabernet Sauvignon

Philip Shaw Wines No. 5 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Blocks 2 and 3 of the winery's Koomooloo Vineyard in Orange. The fruit is handpicked in the cool of the morning.

After destemming, the berries are sorted and placed into closed fermenters. A portion of the juice is drained from each parcel to concentrate and intensify the fruit.

Fermentation is with native yeasts to create greater complexity. The ferments see daily rack and returns, punch downs and pump overs. Post ferment time on skins allows layers of flavour and aromatics to evolve.

The wine is then pressed and racked to barrel, predominantly new French oak. Here it matures for 24 months prior to bottling.

Bright garnet, Philip Shaw Wines No. 5 Cabernet Sauvignon has supple berry flavours focused by structured tannins and subtle savoury spice. Cellaring potential is 15 years.