# Frederick Stevenson Cabernet Sauvignon (2022)

- **Producer:** Frederick Stevenson
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** black fruit, cloves, vanilla

## About this wine

The Frederick Stevenson Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Produced by Steve Crawford under the Frederick Stevenson label, the wine's grapes are sourced from vines planted in the 1960s in Vine Vale. The vineyard is managed by Wayne Ahrens and Suzie Hilder, who employ certified organic/biodynamic and regenerative agriculture practices. The wine is designed to emulate a 'luncheon claret' style, emphasizing balance and approachability. The label's imagery is a homage to older wine labels, featuring a heritage-listed church.

## Interesting facts

- The label art is a heritage-listed church.
- Winemaker Steve Crawford uses the alias Frederick Stevenson.
- Vineyards are managed with certified organic/biodynamic practices.
- Only 378 bottles were produced.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in dishes like lamb and beef, while its fruit notes can harmonize with fruit-based sauces or accompaniments. The wine's structure can cut through richer elements without being overpowering.

## Wine making process

The 2022 Frederick Stevenson Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes a winemaking process that includes 6-7 weeks of maceration on skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 months in second-use French oak barrels, resting on its lees. The final stage before bottling involves 2 months in stainless steel tanks. This approach aims to develop structure and complexity while maintaining fruit purity.