Larry Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The Cherubino Pedestal wines are so named due to the elevation of the Margaret River vineyard Larry initially sourced fruit from to create these wines. It is with the Cherubino Pedestal range, now encompassing a number of vineyards from north to south, that Larry seeks to uncover and express sub-regionality in this part of the world. In general terms, Northern Margaret River is better suited to red wines with its slightly warmer Indian Ocean influence whereas southern Margaret River is better suited to whites due to the cooling influence of the Southern Ocean breeze. Principally Cabernet Sauvignon with a small amount of Malbec and Shiraz the components were aged for 10 months in a combination of new and 1-2 year old French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling. Displaying classic aromas of blackcurrant, the Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon is medium bodied with primary flavours of blackcurrant and bay leaf, layered with secondary cedar and chocolate. The palate has velvety soft tannins and a long finish.
