2007 Leading Horse
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Deep crimson col
 our 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
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  Grand Gold Best Dry Red Table Wine Overseas Great MUNDUSvini International Wine Awards Germany 2010  "The Leading Horse portrays Cabernet at it's approachable best, providing blackberry and blackcurrant flavours with chewy, textured tannins" Wine 100 April 2010 "That's a mouthful on the label, but I could eat one and happily wash it down with a Leading one." 8.6 /10 Max Crus Grape Expectations April 2010 "This Cabenrnet Sauvignon displays cherry and and blackberry aromas with a hint 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 "It's a flavoursome red with earthy, plummy characters and smooth tannins providing a satisfying mouth feel." Ross Noble, The Courier April 2010
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