The bouquet of the St Hallett ‘Gamekeepers’ Cabernet Sauvignon has pure Cabernet aromas with elements of violet and blackcurrant. The palate is fresh and vibrant with blueberry, a touch of herbs and approachable tannins.
All St Hallett wines are made from 100% Barossa fruit. Shiraz is king in the region, but our winemakers are always on the hunt for good quality Barossa Cabernet that can flourish in certain areas. The concept for Gamekeepers arose after the creation of the Poachers Blend Semillon Sauvignon as it was known then. The thinking was that you cant have a Poacher unless there is a Gamekeeper, so the red Gamekeepers was born.
All vineyards are crushed and fermented separately. The Cabernet vineyards destined for this wine were fermented between 6 and 8 days at 22 to 24 degrees. Post fermentation the wine was partially matured in French and American Oak.