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Mitolo - Jester - Cabernet Sauvignon label
Mitolo - Jester - Cabernet Sauvignon bottle

Mitolo - Jester - Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Red Wine
Screw Cap

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Item# 70249-15

Estate

In a short period of time Mitolo has become recognized as one of the finest producers in McLaren Vale. Mitolo is a family owned business, started by and led by the founder and owner Frank Mitolo's vision to create a range of wines of individuality, integrity and utmost quality. Whether it is in the vineyard, or in the winery, or the work of the different coopers who source and shape the diverse barrels which are used at Mitolo, each wine is nurtured and developed with a zealous passion that spares no effort to ensure that the best of everything is brought together to make wines of purity, elegance and power.

Vineyard

Jester Cabernet vineyards are located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, close to the town of Willunga. The soil here is mostly black Biscay clay and sits above ancient Gnaltinga formation bedrock. This clay topsoil holds water in winter and spring leading to strong growth. In summer it becomes very dry, so dry it cracks up stressing the vines which leads to intense flavour. A combination of cool sea breezes and gully winds help to temper the warm summer days giving ideal conditions for growing fruit of intensity and balance.

Vinification

Approximately 20% of the grapes used are dried for 7-8 weeks prior to fermentation. The drying process concentrates the flavor and provides a fine tannin structure to the wine. The remaining grapes are fermented on the skins for 6 – 10 days, at cool temperatures, to enhance pure berry fruit. The wine is stored in old oak barrels, mainly French, for 18 months before the blend is assembled and the wine bottled with minimal fining or filtration.