HUNDRED OF COMAUM
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At the heart of
Coonawarra history
In 1890 Scotsman John Riddoch saw the potential of the rich red terra rossa soil to grow fabulous vineyards at Comaum.
He planted the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 1891 and produced the first "Coonawarra" vintage in 1895 - described at the time as 'of superior quality'. It is anyone's guess what a bottle of this is worth today... Riddoch died in 1901 before seeing his bold venture completed - you can still see the distinctive chimney, built at the same time as the cellar's pot still. In 1946 the property was renamed Chateau Comaum after the Hundred of Comaum where it, and Coonawarra, lies.
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"From the highest point in Coonawarra."
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HUNDRED OF COMAUM
COONAWARRA
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
COLOUR
Deep crimson
BOUQUET
Spicy blackcurrant with hot chocolate pudding
PALATE
Rich fruit cake and plum flavours set against tannins of smokey oak providing an elegant length and balance |
Available in
750ml and 187ml |
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"This is a very good, traditional Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, single vineyard estate, no blending. Located at the highest point in Coonawarra (81+ metres). Unique taste of the terra rossa without tricks - strong alcohol, great colour. More fruit than current leading Coonawarra varieties, less astringent than leading winemakers. Destined for many awards, this is a brand new product - vineyard has been around for many years but never before made its own wine - fruit was always sold under contract to other large Coonawarra companies. Winemaker is Ulrich Grace-Smith, responsible for other great wines like Padthaway Estate. 18 months in new US Oak, hand picked, hand pruned. 3.3 hectares only, 2 tonne yield (low) (single trelise). Expensive fruit that makes for an exceptional and hard-to-find wine." |
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