| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Main grapes | |
| Other grapes | |
| Vintage | |
| Bottle sizes |
Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon fruit sourced from both the Clare Valley and Coonawarra wine-growing regions. The Jaraman range of wines is made from extraordinary parcels of fruit, producing wines that demonstrate distinctive regional characteristics and styles. This wine and the Jaraman Shiraz are available to buy at Fareham Wine Cellar.
Wakefield Wines, also known as Taylor’s Wines, is situated in the heart of Clare Valley, South Australia. Founded by wine merchant Bill Taylor Senior in 1969, the winery’s origins began with the purchase of 178 hectares of vineyards near the Wakefield River in Auburn. Bill Taylor carefully selected this site for its red-brown loam over limestone soils, known as “terra rossa”, and the region’s cool climate. That same year, the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted.
Today, the winery is managed by Mitchell Taylor, the third-generation winemaker and grandson of Bill Taylor Senior. Under his leadership, Wakefield Wines has gained recognition as one of Australia’s esteemed cool-climate wine producers. Almost all grapes come from 300 hectares of family-owned vineyards in the Mt. Lofty Ranges, making it one of the largest single-estate plantings in the country.
While the focus remains on their estate fruit, they also source grapes from trusted growers in regions like Coonawarra. Various varieties are planted, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Tempranillo, Carménère and Grenache.
Wakefield Wines produces a range of excellent Australian wines, including their estate offerings and the Jaraman and St Andrew’s ranges. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on expressing the unique terroir of Clare Valley, Taylor’s Wines continues to craft exceptional wines that reflect the family’s legacy and dedication to quality. They are also at the vanguard of sustainability among Australian wineries with many initiatives, including drip irrigation, ammonia energy-saving refrigeration, solar panels etc. and are on track to become a carbon-neutral winery.
Wakefield / Taylors Wines is a member of Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW) alongside other prestigious producers including Jim Barry, Tyrrells and d’Arenberg Wines.
Colour: At release, Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep ruby red colour to the centre with a youthful purple hue to the edges.
Nose: There are lifted aromas of dark blackcurrant fruit along with subtle choc-mint and a hint of eucalypt.
Palate: On the palate, this is a rich, full-bodied wine with intense flavours of cassis and blackberry fruit along with attractive oak characters of cigar box and tobacco leaf. Overall, the wine is well balanced with complex, well-integrated, elegant tannins providing structure and an intense, persistent length to the finish.
Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye steak, where its rich flavours complement the juicy meat. Try this Australian red wine with grilled lamb, sausages or burgers.
For a vegetarian option, try with a mushroom and lentil stew, as the wine’s depth matches the earthy flavours.
For the cheeseboard, try with mature hard cheese such as Cheddar or Gouda.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.