# Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon (2021)

- **Producer:** Ringbolt
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Western Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cassis, black cherry, mulberry, blackcurrant, violet, cedar, toasted oak, spice, forest floor, tobacco leaf, cedar, cigar box, savory gravel complexity, sea spray

## About this wine

Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The producer, established in 2001, draws inspiration from the area's maritime history, with the wine's name referencing a historical shipwreck. The grapes are sourced from select vineyard sites, particularly in the Wilyabrup sub-region, which is characterized by its maritime climate and gravelly soils that promote fruit concentration. The 2021 vintage was marked by a slow start and a long, even ripening period due to cool weather conditions, contributing to the development of complex flavors. The wine is noted as being vegan-friendly.

## Interesting facts

- Named after a shipwreck, linking wine to Margaret River's maritime history.
- Grapes grown in the Wilyabrup sub-region, known for its coastal influence.
- 2021 vintage benefited from a long, cool ripening season.
- The wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, particularly its tannins and body, complements the richness of proteins like beef and lamb, softening as they interact. The dark fruit notes in the wine can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces, while herbal elements in the wine can harmonize with herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

The Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. It is then aged for approximately 8 to 9 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak barriques and hogsheads. The winemaking aims to express the unique maritime climate of Margaret River and the characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal.