2021 Kaesler ‘WOMS’ Shiraz Cabernet

Kaesler WOMS is the quintessential Australian blend, the perfect mix of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon that produces a complex but rich, classic dry red wine. Referred to as a “Weapon of Mass Seduction” (WOMS). The limited edition WOMS is only crafted in years that yield outstanding vintage quality. The 2021 WOMS is a blend of 63% Shiraz and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon from select old vine parcels that are of immense concentration and fruit depth. Aged in 60% New French Oak for 18 months prior to bottling.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2021 vintage was in a word ‘Brilliant’. Barossa saw cool and dry conditions which has produced excellent quality reds and whites. Great growing conditions combined with good yields created a memorable harvest, with all wines showing a wide array of aromas and flavours. Soft supple tannins are in abundance in the reds which has ensured easy drinking in their youth, with careful cellaring also reaping rewards. The highlight for 2021 was the overall quality, a genuine 10/10 season.

WINEMAKING
Kaesler WOMS is the quintessential Australian blend: the perfect mix of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon that produces a complex but rich, classic dry red wine, referred to as a ‘Weapon of Mass Seduction’ (WOMS). The limited edition WOMS is only crafted in years that yield outstanding vintage quality. The 2021 WOMS release is a tribute to the harvest, winemaking and diversity of the region. Hand harvested and destemmed and then allowed to settle for a day. After this, the ferments are then pumped over as needed in order to provide colour and tannin concentration. This process continued for 8 – 9 days for the Shiraz and 15 days for the Cabernet. The free run juice is then pumped away and using just the weight of the fruit we collect what we call ‘the draining’ over the next 8 -10 hours. The wine is then put directly into new French oak barrels to complete Malolactic fermentation

APPEARANCE: Purple, crimson with a dense centre and a youthful edge.
BOUQUET: Blackberries, mulberries and cherries with hints of charry oak.
PALATE: Full bodied with black cherries, vanilla and leather characters. The fruit is solid and tightened by oak and tannin in its youth. With cellaring, the oak will lay down and the fruit will prevail.
FOOD MATCH: Slow cooked roast meat or rich stews.

Region: Barossa Valley
Alc/Vol: 14.5%