2002 Sorby Adams ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ Sparkling

Barossa Valley SA

4 Star Winery

Est: 2004

Winemaker: Simon Adams

Vineyards/Winemaking: Simon Adams & his wife Helen purchased a 3.2ha vineyard in 19966, which had been planted by Paster Franz Julius Lehmann (none other than Peter Lehmann’s father) in 1932. Peter Lehmann always referred to it as ‘Dad’s Block’. They have added 0.25ha of Viognier which, as one might expect, is used in a Shiraz Viognier blend. The name Sorby Adams have overtones of a chameleon: it comes from a female ancestor of long-serving Yalumba winemaker Simon Chose full name is Simon David Sorby Adams.

Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes: Deep dense rich red in colour, ripe blackberries, plums, spices and licorice flavours, great sparkling red on a cold winter’s night.

Drink by date: 2014

Food Pairings: Prosciutto wrapped breast of chicken with chickpea ragout and thyme jus.

Bottle – 750ml

Price: $14.90 (Incl. GST)