{"product_id":"2017-majella-gpl68-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2017 Majella GPL68 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajella GPL68 is the estate’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from selected parcels of Coonawarra fruit and only the finest individual barrels. The wine honours George Patrick Lynn, who allowed his sons Brian and Anthony to establish the family vineyard at Majella in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon and matured in new French oak, the 2017 release combines concentrated black fruit, savoury detail and refined tannins with more than 20 years of cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the finest fruit grown across the Majella property. The GPL68 name commemorates both George Patrick Lynn and the vineyard’s original 1968 planting. The vines had an average age of approximately 47 years when this vintage was produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation began in a stainless-steel red wine fermenter and was completed in new French oak hogsheads. The wine then matured for a further 18 months in the same barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach barrel was assessed individually by the Majella winemaking team, with only a select number chosen for the final GPL68 blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eRich dark magenta with a dark purple hue.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eAromas of ripe blackcurrants, dark berries, and a hint of savoury spice, balanced with integrated oak.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eA well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with a perfect interplay of fruit, savouriness, and seamless oak. The tannins are ripe and exquisite, and the finish is long.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Erin Larkin, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 16 August 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cq\u003eClassically styled cabernet (dense tannins and endless flavour), with a backlog of black forest fruit that spools out long into the finish. More years in bottle will allow this to soften even further. A satisfying wine of grace and poise. Palate staining.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Majella Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPL68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coonawarra, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Vineyard Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Vine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 47 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in new French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually assessed barrel selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45568024641622,"sku":"7114564800","price":136.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/MajellaGPL68CabernetSauvignon750mL_d4fa918b-78e4-45c6-9493-fc38f294bb0c.png?v=1786949917","url":"https:\/\/caseycellars.com.au\/zh\/products\/2017-majella-gpl68-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","provider":"Casey Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}